A report that 2 paddle-boarders were in difficulty in the sea led to the launching of Cowes RNLI lifeboat yesterday afternoon. As the lifeboat had just returned from an exercise, the response was even faster than usual. Despite then losing no time in crossing the Solent to the reported sighting off Lepe Spit, a sea search failed to locate the paddle boarders. Shortly after a crew member went ashore they learned that both had already safely reached the shore without assistance.
CONCERN OVER PADDLE BOARDERS SPARKS COWES LIFEBOAT RESCUE OPERATION
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More dick heads off to the pub?
A lot of people who don’t know how to navigate paddle boards or jet skis are putting their lives and beach swimmers lives on the line. Jet skis in particular are a great danger to swimmers and children paddling and should not be allowed anywhere near our public beaches.