A late-night rescue operation was launched in Eastbourne on Saturday after reports of a person in the water clinging to the pier supports.
RNLI Eastbourne said their D-Class inshore lifeboat was requested to launch at 11:41pm (Saturday, 25 October) following a call from Solent Coastguard.
As the lifeboat crew prepared to enter the water, police officers at the scene were able to bring the casualty to safety, and the launch was cancelled.
An RNLI spokesperson said:
“Fortunately, as the ILB was at the water’s edge, police officers had managed to remove the casualty from any further danger.”
The RNLI reminded the public:
In a coastal emergency, dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.
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