Two people were spotted in the sea west of Brighton Palace Pier early yesterday morning, prompting a rapid response from Brighton RNLI and emergency services.
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At 5.40am, the volunteer crew from Brighton Lifeboat Station launched after reports of two individuals in distress in the water. According to RNLI Brighton, one person had already been helped from the sea, while the other was heard screaming for help.
No injuries have been reported, but the incident highlights the dangers of entering the sea, even in calm conditions.