RNLI rescue same woman three times in four days

RNLI crews had to rescue the same woman three times in four days - forcing them to give her a "comprehensive safety briefing".

The woman was first rescued on Tuesday from the rising tide in Looe, Cornwall. Then on Thursday evening she was cut off by the tide on Second Beach in Looe.

On Friday morning, she called emergency services again after being cut off by the tide at Port Nadler beach.

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Both of Looe's lifeboats were involved in a host of other incidents last week, with another nine people being rescued, reports the Metro.

And, following a weekend where six people died on British coasts in bad weather, it's understandable she was given the briefing by the Coastguard.

According to the West Briton, Brian Bowdler, of Looe RNLI, said: "None of these rescues were easy because of sea and weather conditions. We always respond to any call to ensure that our primary role of saving lives at sea is maintained."

Speaking to the Plymouth Herald, he added: "The spring tides can catch people out, especially holiday makers, who are unaware of the tidal cycles and speed that the tide can come in.

"At this time of year both lifeboats are launched because the number of persons involved is not always known."

Six people including a six-year-old boy and his mother died in a series of tragedies as unseasonably stormy weather blew in over the weekend.

More than £20,000 has been donated to the family of a gardener swept to his death from Fistral Beach, Cornwall, on Saturday.

His two-year-old daughter was also caught by the waves and reportedly remains in a critical condition.