Rescue response after seven people stranded on Holy Island causeway

The group from two cars were rescued after becoming stuck due to the rising tide, shortly before 3pm on Thursday, October 31st.

Several coastguard rescue officers were deployed, responding to the incident in full water rescue equipment and saving a total seven people.

The individuals were transferred to the refuge hut by an inflatable sled where they remained until it was safe to exit.

Berwick coastguard rescue team commented on social media: “Multiple teams worked together during this incident, using well rehearsed techniques to bring it to a safe conclusion.”

Northumberland County Council also took to Facebook to warn others following the incident: “The Holy Island Causeway is only accessible twice a day and visitors who don’t adhere to the safety warnings are putting their lives and the lives of emergency services in danger.”