The Coast Guard has appealed to people using the State’s beaches - particularly popular seafronts in Dublin – to be aware of the times of low tides. The appeal comes after a Coast Guard helicopter was tasked on Wednesday morning to lift a woman and her dog from a sandbank on Sandymount strand when they were cut off by an incoming tide. (Sorry, we couldn't help ourselves)A person walking a dog, Jessie, was cut off by a quickly incoming tide, Rescue 116, @RNLIDunLaoghair, Dun Laoghaire Coast Guard and units from @DubFireBrigade were tasked to the scene. pic.twitter.com/d9m8yMPZSV — Irish Coast Guard (@IrishCoastGuard) May 16, 2018The Marine Rescue Coordination Centre dispatched a coastguard helicopter and Dun Laoghaire Coast Guard and sought the help of the Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat which was also dispatched. If walking at low tide, or close to it, people are advised to keep an eye on conditions and where possible to stay above high water marks.

Source: The Irish Times May 16, 2018 20:41 UTC