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RAF Chivenor helicopter winches kids to safety

15 August 2011 | Wales  Teenagers caught by tide at Dunraven Bay

Four teenagers have been winched to safety from cliffs by a rescue helicopter from RAF Chivenor, after being cut off by the tide.

Swansea Coastguard were called after the group - all aged 17, from Cardiff - climbed up a cliff at Dunraven Bay to escape the tide.

The helicopter was called and the two boys and girls were winched aboard at about 18:25 BST on Sunday.