Emergency services were scrambled after two people were cut off by the tide and stuck on rocks at Whipsiderry in Newquay on Wednesday afternoon.

Newquay RNLI Lifeboats and Newquay Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 924 attended the incident at 4.30pm.

The couple had been out mussel picking and had not noticed the fast incoming tide.

They were safely assisted on board the charity's Atlantic 85 lifeboat, Uncle Johnny and taken back to Newquay harbour. They were given a hot drink in the lifeboat station and were clearly very grateful for the efforts of Newquay's RNLI volunteers.

A spokesman for Newquay Lifeboat Station said: “If you spot someone in difficulty along the coast, dial 999 and ask for the coastguard.

“Stay safe."