Teens rescued after being cut off from tide
08:11, 28 July 2009
updated: 08:18, 28 July 2009
A group of teenagers had to be rescued after they were cut off by the tide at Dover.
The Coastguard was called at about 3.45pm yesterday after a member of the public saw the seven youngsters in trouble at Langdon Battery.
Audio: Dover Coastguard watch manager Frank O'Neill
A Belgian helicopter was scrambled and winched the teenagers to safety.
The Coastguard is urging people to check tide times before venturing out along the base of the cliffs.
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