In freezing sea temperatures of just 8°C, a woman was rescued from the water near Brighton’s Palace Pier in the early hours of this morning.
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Brighton lifeboat and local coastguard teams were called at 1:45 AM following reports from that a person was in distress in the water. The Brighton Beach Patrol raised the alarm after being told a female might be near the waters edge. Mobile security patrols attended the scene along with Sussex Police and working together to bring the individual to safety.
Authorities urge anyone who sees someone in distress in the water to immediately call 999 and ask for the coastguard.