A woman and her dog were rescued in north Norfolk after being cut off by the tide.
Wells RNLI lifeboat Peter Wilcox was paged for immediate launch at 2.07pm on Saturday to help the pair who had been cut off by the incoming tide at the offshore sands in Wells harbour.
The volunteer crew of three launched at 2.20pm and due to good visibility quickly found the woman and her dog who were cut off but unharmed.
Offshore sandbars are areas of submerged or partly exposed sediment that is built up by underwater waves which can appear safe to walk on.
But sandbars can be quickly cut off from the main beach when the tide comes in, stranding walkers out at sea.
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Once the lifeboat reached the woman and dog they were assisted on to the lifeboat and taken back to land.
Mandy Humphreys, water safety officer and volunteer crew member, said: "Getting cut off by the tide at this time of the year can be particularly dangerous due to the increased risk of cold water shock.
"Please check tide times before heading out. If you are cut off by the tide, call 999 and ask for the coastguards."
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