‘Call the Coastguard’ as car gets stuck in sand on Benone beach

THE Coastguard had to deploy its rescue team after a car got stuck in the mud at a beach.

The vehicle became trapped at Benone Strand yesterday.

Coleraine Coastguard officers were called to a report of people trapped inside a car along with a dog.

“Thankfully, upon arrival the occupants and their dog were out of the car safe and sound,” a spokesperson said.

“The vehicle has since been recovered.”