Today, Penarth Coastguard, along with Barry RNLI, were tasked to their third Sully Island Rescue since the UK Lockdown on the 21st of March.

The Penarth Coastguard team said: ''The Government has been clear that during this coronavirus pandemic we need to Stay Home and Save Lives.

''Despite that, we've had 3 incidents of people cut off on Sully Island since lockdown.

''This shouldn't be happening (22 & 25th March and today) with either ourselves or South Wales Police Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan meeting after Barry Dock RNLI launched by the request of Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

''Every 999 call made could put our frontline responders at risk of #COVID-19 and places avoidable pressure on our vital NHS services.

''Stretch your legs but not our resources by staying close to home for your exercise.

UPDATE: The Penarth Neighbourhood Policing Team said: ''Penarth NPT assisted the Coastguard after four males were cut off by the tide on Sully Island. All four had travelled from Bristol for the day. Appropriate action was taken.''

''Please follow the Government guidance, which can be found here''