A FAMILY of five had to be rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped by the incoming tide near Seymour Tower this weekend.
The incident took place on Sunday afternoon whilst the family was exploring the coast.
In a post on social media, the Fire Service explained: “Fortunately, the family were aware of the refuge tower, located half way between Seymour Tower and the shore, and made their way to this.
“Jersey Coastguard mobilised a fire crew in one of our inshore rescue boats to rescue the five people, who were all returned to shore safe and well.”
In a separate incident on Saturday, firefighters rescued a dog from the cliff paths at Bouley Bay using specialist rope equipment.
A couple called the Fire Service after their springer spaniel became trapped.
Firefighters said: “Realising that there was no safe way of reaching their dog themselves, they requested our assistance, rather than put themselves at unnecessary risk.
“Our crews responded with specialist rope rescue equipment and were able to locate and secure the dog, prior to rescuing it.”
The dog was “extremely tired” but uninjured, and was reunited with its owners.
More information on both cliff path safety and water safety can be found on the Jersey Fire and Rescue Service website.
