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Minehead RNLI were sent to rescue a stranded couple from "one of the most treacherous spots on the Exmoor coast".

Crews were called just after 6.30pm on October 7 after two people found themselves cut off by the tide between Porlock and Lynmouth.

Two lifeboats were deployed, assisted by Lynmouth Coastguard, and quickly located and retrieved the man and woman.

The pair were transported to Lynmouth minutes later.

(Image: RNLI)

Watch the video above, captured on a crew member's head camera, to see the couple rescued from the coast.

A statement from Minehead RNLI reads: "A Polish couple who became trapped at one of the most treacherous spots on the Exmoor coast were rescued in a joint operation by Minehead's volunteer RNLI lifeboat crew on Sunday evening.

"The pair had been attempting to walk from Porlock Weir to Lynmouth when the rising tide caught them just east of Foreland Point and they found themselves unable to make any further progress.

What is the RNLI? RNLI lifeboat crews protect hundreds of communities around the UK and Ireland through a 24-hour search and rescue service. A brief history On February 28, 1823, Sir William Hillary made an impassioned appeal to the nation, calling for a service dedicated to saving lives at sea. That service was to become the RNLI. Since RNLI foundation 1824 the brave lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved more than 140,000 lives.

"They called 999 to report their position and Minehead's two lifeboats were launched just after 6.30pm.

"The D class boat managed to manoeuvre in to the rocky beach and reach the pair who were then transferred to the faster Atlantic class boat and landed at Lynmouth a few minutes later."

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