On Sunday, 25 August, at 3:05 pm, Eastbourne RNLI was alerted by Solent Coastguard to assist in the rescue of two individuals cut off by the tide under the Seven Sisters cliffs. The distress alert, sent via an iPhone SOS message, prompted the immediate launch of the D Class Inshore lifeboat ‘David H’ into challenging sea conditions.

Two Cut Off by Tide at Seven Sisters Winched to Safety
Photo – Steve Taylor

After the successful airlift, the ILB was stood down, marking the end of a coordinated and efficient rescue operation involving multiple agencies under adverse conditions.

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