Selsey inshore lifeboat “Betty and Thomas Moore” launched at 16:43 after members of the public reported a dog being swept away in the tide.
The lifeboat and Crew were quickly on scene at the reported position approximately 200 yards offshore and 600 yards west of the station. The surrounding area was thoroughly searched with nothing found. At 17:04 the lifeboat was released to return to station arriving back at 17:13 rehoused straight away and was ready for service once more at 17:45.
Crew: C.Pullenger (Helmsman), M.Pledger, T.Watson.
WIND: Northwest 2. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.
N.B. It is thought that the sighting of the dog could have mistakenly been a Seal or that the incident was a hoax.