Hunstanton RNLI hovercraft rescues two people and dog cut off by tide on marshes

Two people and a dog were rescued after being cut off on tidal marshes as night fell this week.

The volunteer crew from Hunstanton RNLI set out after the alarm was raised by HM Coastguard at 6.20pm on Monday.

The hovercraft John Russell was on the scene between Thornham and Titchwell within 40 minutes.

Two people and a dog were picked up by the crew and taken to Thornham Harbour, where they were handed over to HM Coastguard.

Both people were described as uninjured but cold.

The hovercraft then returned to its station, where it was washed down, refuelled and prepared for service.