RNLI Lifeboats Race Into Action in West Eastbourne Search
Late Monday night, both RNLI lifeboats were scrambled to join a tense multi-agency search off West Eastbourne. The mission kicked off at 9:56pm with crews teaming up alongside Coastguard Rescue Teams, Sussex Police, and the helicopter ‘Rescue 363’ to scour the coastline.
Missing Person Found Safe and Sound
Thankfully, shoreside teams located the missing individual, allowing both lifeboats to stand down and head back to base. The swift rescue highlights Eastbourne’s impressive emergency response muscle.
Bitter Cold Tests Lifeboat Crews After Search
With freezing conditions biting, crews faced another challenge wiping down vessels. The wash-down hoses practically froze into “ice lollies,” turning routine checks into a frosty ordeal.
Need Help on the Coast? Call 999 or 112
In any coastal emergency, don’t hesitate—dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard. Eastbourne lifeboat crews stand ready 24/7 to save lives at sea.
