Two people were rescued from Holy Island’s causeway on Oct. 22, 2025, after their van broke down as the tide rose to 4.7 meters.

Two people were rescued from the Holy Island causeway in Northumberland on Tuesday, October 22, 2025, after their delivery van broke down and they became stranded as the tide rose to 4.7 meters. The Seahouses RNLI lifeboat crew responded around 2:45 p.m. and safely evacuated both individuals, who were unharmed. The incident underscores the dangers of tidal changes on the causeway, with authorities urging travelers to check tide times before crossing.