Selsey inshore lifeboat Betty and Thomas Moore launched at 2110 to attend at the scene of reported sightings of a large pod of whales close inshore at West Sands Beach.
A large crowd had gathered on the beach and as it was twilight there was concern that people may enter the water to get closer to the whales. The ILB was on scene at 2118 and proceeded to patrol in front of the crowd. No whales were sighted and as the twilight grew into darkness the crowd dispersed.
At 2144 the lifeboat was released to return to station, arriving back at 2158, rehoused straight away and was ready for service at 2215.
CREW: D.Lamdin (Helmsman), J.Albery, G.Pearce.
WIND: West-northwest 1. SEA: Calm. WEATHER: Cloudy with lightning.