A dramatic rescue unfolded on Sunday afternoon as Eastbourne RNLI launched a rapid response to assist two people in difficulty on a paddleboard at Falling Sands, Beachy Head. The incident occurred at 5:21 p.m. following multiple 999 calls reporting the pair in trouble.
Responding to the urgent situation, the Solent Coastguard requested the immediate launch of Eastbourne RNLI’s D-Class Inshore Lifeboat (ILB). Due to the volume of emergency calls, the All-Weather Lifeboat ‘Esme Anderson’ was also dispatched to the scene.
After initial treatment on the scene, the decision was made to airlift the young child and their parent to Eastbourne District General Hospital for further medical care. Fortunately, the child had been wearing a buoyancy aid, which likely contributed to the positive outcome.
[block_2]Following the airlift, all rescue assets were stood down and returned to their respective stations.
