Selsey RNLI volunteer inshore lifeboat 'Betty and Thomas Moore' launched at 15:09 to assist three young swimmers who were in trouble northeast of Selsey Lifeboat Station.
The 'Betty and Thomas Moore' was quickly on scene and the crew conducted a search. The casualties were approximately 250 yards from the water’s edge and caught in the ebbing tide amongst the local moorings.
The crew of the ILB found two of the youngsters at the end of the lifeboat slipway, both of whom then swam back to shore. The third youngster had already swum back to the beach safely.
When all three lads were safe and Solent Coastguard had been informed the ILB returned to station arriving back at 15:36, was rehoused straight away, and made ready for service once more at 15:50.
CREW: P. Delahunty (Helmsman), A. Lee, J.Reeves.
WIND: Northeast 3. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.
Pete Delahunty (Helmsman) said "If it hadn’t been for the prompt and swift action of another member of the crew, who heard the boys shouting for help, this incident could have had a very different outcome as the boys were quickly being swept out to sea."