[S]illoth lifeboat was requested to launch at 1.10am by Belfast coastguard this morning to assist other emergency services at Bowness on Solway due to the severe flooding.
Emergency services could not reach a property along the shoreline where it was believed some elderly residents were stranded.
A spokesman for Silloth RNLI said: “Silloth RNLI lifeboat was tasked to try and approach the property from the seaward side.
“The weather conditions were extremely dangerous and the lifeboat was operating in very shallow water. A depth of approx. 3ft with 10ft waves. The ebbing tide was at full flow by this time and the conditions began to compromise the safety of the lifeboat crew.
“After discussion with Belfast coastguard the lifeboat was stood down and returned to station. Burgh coastguard team could not establish if anyone was in the property and it was decided that the Police would follow up later in the morning to check the property.
“The crew and lifeboat got back safely to station.”
Video by crew member Kev Irwin.
