Shortly after 13:30, the Horton and Port Eynon Lifeboat was launched following a report received from the National Coastguard Institution and the Coastguards of two people cut off by the incoming tide.
The sea was choppy and despite this, the boat made good time to Worms Head. The crew quickly located the male walkers who were visiting the area for the weekend.
The walkers, believed to be students at Bristol University, were taken on board the lifeboat back to Rhossili, where they were taken to safety. The duo had told the volunteer crew of Stuart Payne, Abi Penny, and David Frend that they had misjudged the tide.
Lawrie Grove, the Lifeboat Operations Manager for the Horton and Port Eynon Station said:
“I would remind people when walking on or near the coast to make sure that they check local tide times and plan walks accordingly.
“They should never try to swim or wade to shore when cut off by the tide, as it is extremely dangerous. The causeway at Rhossili that leads to Worms Head is usually open 2 ½ hours either side of low tide, with the times displayed near the causeway.
“You should take a means of communication with you and, if you find yourself in difficulty or see someone in difficulty on or near the coast, phone 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”
