RNLI and bodyboarders help 20 people cut off by tide at Southerness Point

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The RNLI were called to several people who were cut off by the tide. Credit: RNLI

Body boarders have helped lifeboat crews rescue a group of up to 20 people cut off by the tide in Dumfries and Galloway.

The lifeboat was called at 3:30pm on Tuesday afternoon after reports of people stranded due to rising waters at Southerness Point.

The people - thought to be on holiday in the area - were all brought safely to shore, including one man who could not swim.

Several bodyboarders helped escort some of those in the water - who were waist deep after being cut off by the ride - to safety.

The incident lasted around an hour.