Whilst on exercise, Selsey inshore lifeboat “Peter Cornish” was tasked by Solent Coastguard at 1924 to investigate reports of two persons fallen into the water from the shoreline in the vicinity of Clayton Road.
The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1930 to find that the two teenage females had been recovered safely to the shore, where paramedics checked them over. Although cold, wet and shaken they required no further medical attention.
It transpired that one teenager had originally fallen into the sea and her friend had tried to assist but had got into difficulties herself. A third male teenager summoned assistance.
The “Peter Cornish” was released at 1932 and continued the exercise.
CREW: D.Lamdin (Helmsman), I.Porter, B.Luke.
WIND: West 3. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Clear night.