Heart-Stopping Rescue Off Worthing as Lifeboat Crews Save Man from Drowning

Shoreham’s brave volunteer lifeboat crews sprang into action Wednesday night after a man was spotted struggling in the waters near Worthing. The inshore lifeboat launched at full speed, with the all-weather lifeboat, Shoreham and Littlehampton coastguard teams, plus the Coastguard Rescue 175 helicopter, all scrambling to the scene.

High-Stakes Search and Rescue Near Splash Point

The all-weather lifeboat’s searchlight soon spotted the man roughly 300 metres south of Splash Point. The inshore lifeboat raced over and plucked the victim from the choppy sea. He was quickly handed over to paramedics and police waiting anxiously on the shore.

Teamwork Triumphs in Daring Lifesaving Effort

Deputy coxswain Adam Cairns hailed the lifesaving mission as a “brilliant team effort” that 보여줘 how vital quick action is in emergencies. “If you ever see someone in trouble in the water, dial 999 immediately and ask for the coastguard – it can save a life,” he urged.

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