Date of Incident:
11/07/2026
Station:
NCI Brancaster
Incident Summary:
NCI observed 14 MsOP stranded on a sandbank, unaware of incoming tide. HMCG advised, attempt to warn casualties was unsuccessful. 10 casualties entered the chest deep water and reached the
shore, then 3 more waded back, and the final one reached shore through neck deep water. RNLI hovercraft had been tasked. All safe. Assets stood down.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
Casualty Type:
Person(s) - Walking / Running
Cause of Incident:
Person(s) Cut off by Tide