EXMOUTH RNLI is praising a Good Samaritan who raised the alarm in a bid to prevent a potential danger.
EXMOUTH RNLI is praising a Good Samaritan who raised the alarm in a bid to prevent a potential danger.
Exmouth lifeboat operations manager Kevin Riley said a man walking on the beach last week called in at the lifeboat station after spotting a group of walkers attempting to wade through the rising tide at Orcombe Point.
Mr Riley said he welcomed the prompt actions of the man and invited the public to become the eyes and ears of the RNLI - urging them to call in at the station to raise the alarm.
Mr Riley said: "The guy took the time out to come and tell us there was a potential problem.
"If people see something they should come and tell us."
Mr Riley said the man had been walking on the beach when he spotted a group of people at risk of becoming cut off by the tide at Orcombe Point.
The Good Samaritan instantly made his way to the lifeboat station, near Maer Rocks, to raise the alarm.
Mr Riley said Exmouth coastguards were called to investigate, but found the group had made their way to safety.
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