Crew from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) rescued a pair of teenagers stranded by a rising tide in Wales.

The duo were trapped on a rock near Newton Point, with waves rapidly rising around them on Sunday, July 27.

At around 6:45 pm, HM Coastguard paged the RNLI following a 999 call reporting the incident. The D-class lifeboat Hugo Missen launched with three volunteer crew members aboard.

Chris Page, Porthcawl Lifeboat Press Officer and crew member said: 'Time was really of the essence with this shout, as there was still over two hours until high water.'

Upon arrival, the crew spotted the teenagers, one of whom had grazed arms from scrambling.

Heart-stopping footage shows the emergency responder boarding the rock, providing lifejackets, and helping the pair transfer safely to the lifeboat.

Though wet and lightly injured, both teenagers were otherwise well. The crew returned them to Newton Beach, where Coastguard Rescue Teams provided minor first aid.

RNLI Water Safety Delivery Support Tirion Dowsett advised: 'With the large tides and sunny weather forecast this week, we are reminding people to always check the tide times and take a means of calling for help - such as a fully charged mobile phone. If you are planning on entering the water, we'd always recommend choosing a lifeguarded beach and swimming between the red and yellow flags.

'If you get into trouble in the water, Float to Live. Tilt your head back with ears submerged and try to relax and control your breathing. Use your hands to help you stay afloat and then call for help or swim to safety if you can.'

Page also added: 'We have one of the biggest tidal ranges in the world and it's easy to get caught out, especially if you are not familiar with the area. Check the tide times on a trusted source like the Met Office and remember there may be local differences depending on where you are and what tide table you are reading.'

The RNLI saves lives at sea through its 24-hour search and rescue services around the UK and Ireland. With 238 lifeboat stations and over 240 lifeguard units across the UK and the Channel Islands, its volunteers are dedicated to maritime safety.