Farmer rescues stricken elderly driver on Newquay beach

A local farmer arrived in the nick of time (Photo: Newquay Coastguard)
A local farmer arrived in the nick of time (Photo: Newquay Coastguard)

A farmer came to the rescue on a popular Newquay beach after a driver got stuck on the sand in an attempt to turn around.

The elderly driver had gone onto Great Western Beach in Newquay, Cornwall in order to turn around, but was unable to get very far in the soft sand.

A local farmer arrived in the nick of time as the tide was lapping at the wheels of the car.

The Newquay Coastguard were also on the scene, and took the driver’s elderly passengers, who were cold and had medical conditions, to a local hotel.

(Photo: Newquay Coastguard)
(Photo: Newquay Coastguard)

The Coastguard's role was to ensure no members of the public were at risk, and not to assist recovery of the car.

A spokesperson for Newquay Coastguard said: “The team was paged at 2.22pm on Saturday, December 2, to a report of a vehicle stuck in the sand at Great Western Beach in Newquay.

“The team’s role was to ensure no members of the public were at risk, not to assist recovery of the car.

“On arrival the team made sure everyone was safe and conveyed the driver’s elderly passengers, who were cold and had medical conditions, to a local hotel where they were safe and warm.

“The driver had gone onto the beach in order to turn around, but had got stuck in the soft sand.

“He was put in touch with a local farmer and arrangements were made to tow his car out. The farmer arrived in the nick of time.”

“We remind people again, please do not drive onto beaches unless you are in a suitable vehicle and know it is safe.

“In any coastal emergency, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”