TRAPPED BY THE TIDE

King Country Chronicle, Volume XXVI, Issue 3439, 1 November 1932, Page 2

TRAPPED BY THE TIDE

HONEYMOON COUPLE’S PLIGHT

Mr. J. Bankstein, of Clapton, London, who, when spending his honeymoon at St. Helier, Jersey, was trapped with his wife while exploring one of the caves at Plemont, described their terrifying experience.

They were trapped in the cave by the rising tide. Other visitors formed a human chain, and hauled them ashore in an exhausted condition. Mr. Blankstein said that he and his wife were taking snapshots and did not notice the incoming tide. Neither did they notice that other visitors had left the bay from which access to the cave is obtained.

“Suddenly I saw that the water had reached the rock on which we were standing,” said Mr. Blankstein. “In a short while we were up to our necks in the water and were hemmed

“The sea was rough, and we both got badly knocked about by the rocks.' Mrs. Blankstein was cut about the legs, while I was cut about the body and legs. We succeeded in reaching the edge of the rock, and threw away the camera, bathing costumes, towels and shoes in order to be quite free.” Mr. Blankstein said that they shouted for help, and their cries were heard as they almost abandoned hope. Mr. C. Tyler, of Cavendish Avenue, Finchley, with Mr. Ablett and Mr. Luce, of Plemont, succeeded in grasping them and dragging them up the cliff to a small

path. At an hotel they were given stimulants, and hot water bottles and blankets were applied. “All’s well that ends well,” said Mr. Blankstein, “but we shall never forget our experience. We arrived on our honeymoon last Monday, and we shall be returning to London on Monday.”

Mr. and Mrs. Blankstein expressed their deep gratitude to those who at great personal risk went to their assistance.