Brave council workers save man from rough seas in Brighton

Oscar Porras Perrez and Ryan Pook were alerted by a lifeguard who had seen a man and his partner entering the water on Sunday afternoon (September 10).

Brighton and Hove City Council said Mr Porras Perrez swam through the heavy waves and round a hazardous groyne and, with the help of Mr Pook, brought the casualty safely out the water.

The resident received medical treatment once on shore and was then transferred to ambulance for additional treatment and checks, the council said.

This rescue follows two weeks which have seen several major incidents and lives saved.

A council spokesperson said: “We urge people to take caution on the seafront, especially when the conditions are rough. Even on a calm day sea currents, undertow or a sudden change in weather can create life threatening hazards without warning.

"Luckily in this case our seafront team were on patrol and their swift actions helped save a life.”