Littlehampton RNLI assists swimmer in Bognor Regis

Tuesday, 24 May 2022 10:30

By RNHJourno

The volunteer crew of Littlehampton RNLI assisted a swimmer in Bognor Regis on Monday evening.

Littlehampton RNLI was tasked by HM Coastguard to launch its Renee Sherman lifeboat at 7.20pm following a report from Sussex Police that a male swimmer had been seen in the sea approximately 60 metres offshore from Rock Gardens, Bognor Regis.

Working with the Coastguard, Sussex Police and the police helicopter, Littlehampton RNLI’s crew found the swimmer – who was swimming strongly and was in no danger. He boarded the lifeboat and was taken to the shore to be checked over by paramedics.

Littlehampton RNLI was stood down and returned to the lifeboat station in Littlehampton Harbour at 8.25pm

Michael Kelly, Deputy Launching Authority at Littlehampton RNLI Lifeboat Station, said: ‘Sea swimming is a great way to keep fit and healthy. But it is much more fun with someone else, and you can look out for each other. It’s also good to tell someone on shore where you are going and when you will be back. They’ll be able to call for help if you are overdue back.’

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