BREAKING NEWS: two rescued from sea at Littlehampton

TWO swimmers, one of them an 84-year-old man, were rescued after getting into difficulties off Littlehampton beach this afternoon (Monday, July 6).

By The Newsroom

Published 6th Jul 2009, 18:43 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2018, 01:06 BST

It's thought that strong winds, gusting up to 40 knots, led to the pensioner and a girl aged 13 struggling in the challenging conditions.

Littlehampton's inshore lifeboat and the Coastguard rescue helicopter were involved in the rescue. The two swimmers were taken back onto dry land and then to hospital, but it's not thought that they were seriously injured.

More details are expected to be released by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency later.

Did you see what happened? Do you have any photographs? Phone us on 01903 714135 or use the e-mail address below.

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