THE Llandudno Coastguard team had to rescue a family who had been cut off on the Sandbanks at West Shore.

The crew were paged 11.01am on May 27 and joined by Conwy Lifeboat team following multiple 999 calls about the group.

A spokesperson for Llandudno Coastguard said: "The family were picked up by a passing vessel in the channel seconds before the sand they were standing on disappeared beneath the sea.

They were picked up by the Lifeboat from the vessel and given safety advice before being dropped back onto dry land and escorted safely back to the beach.

"The message remains the same here in Wales, stay at home but you may leave home to exercise locally.

"Now more than ever we need people to respect our coast. The sea can still catch you out. We will still come to your aid, but remember, your choices might put people, including you and frontline responders, at risk. Please take extra care during these extraordinary times."