Water Rescue Drama at Hove’s King Alfred

Shoreham Coastguard scrambled alongside Newhaven Coastguard and Brighton Lifeboat RNLI at 6:33pm on Monday after reports of a person entering the water at King Alfred, Hove.

Casualty Safe After Quick Response

By the time rescue crews arrived, the individual had already left the water and was in the safe hands of sussex-police/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sussex Police. The teams stood down and returned to base.

See Trouble on the Coast? Call 999

If you spot anyone in distress by the sea, don’t hesitate—dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard immediately. Quick action can save lives.

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