A father and son were rescued by Skerries RNLI after they were stranded on Shenick Island by the rising tide yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 27 October).
Pagers sounded for the lifeboat volunteers at 3pm and within minutes the Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat Louis Simson was headed to the scene for a search of the north Co Dublin coastline.
They soon spotted two people — a father and his teenage son — on the beach near the submerged bar between the island and the mainland.
The lifeboat was manoeuvred into the shallow waters, close enough to send a crew member ashore to further assess the situation.
Following the advice of the crew, the father and son were brought aboard the lifeboat and taken back to the south beach in Skerries where they had left their belongings.
Speaking about the callout, Skerries RNLI press officer Gerry Canning said: “We appreciate that people are keen to get out and explore the coastline near them at this time.
“However, we would remind everyone to always keep a means of contacting the shore with them and to check the local tides before setting out.”