Casualty rescued after becoming marooned at Black Rock Sands

A casualty was rescued after becoming marooned at Black Rock Sands. Criccieth Lifeboat was called to the incident yesterday morning (Saturday), with the tide rising quickly.

A Criccieth Lifeboat statement said: "At 10.20am on the 9th of November, 2024 volunteer Crew-members from Criccieth’s RNLI Lifeboat Station launched their inshore-rescue-boat, Margaret a Nantw, following reports of an individual marooned on a sandbank on Black Rock Sands.

"With the tide rising quickly, the Crew swiftly launched the Lifeboat from the slipway at Porthmadog harbour prior to making their way along the channel to the location of the individual.

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"Once on-scene, the casualty, who was wet and in shock, was bought aboard the Lifeboat, transported ashore and placed in the care of an awaiting team from Gwylwyr y Glannau Criccieth / Criccieth Coastguard Rescue Team.

"The casualty had attempted to cross over from the sandbank to the shore, but was unable to do so as the water was above head-height.

"Unfortunately, the casualty’s bike was unable to be recovered and we note that care should be taken by vessels in the area in case of collision.

"Please remember to check tide-time prior to walking along sandbanks."

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