Stranded kayakers rescued by Eastbourne lifeboat

The all-weather lifeboat was scrambled following reports the trio had been washed ashore and become trapped by the incoming tide.

RNLI volunteers launched the boat at 6.30pm following several reports from the public a group of kayakers had got into difficulties and washed ashore.

According to Eastbourne Lifeboat, the group had paddled down the river to Cuckmere Haven and decided to continue their adventure out to sea.

Lacking suitable equipment and experience, they were soon overwhelmed by the choppy sea conditions – with one of the party being washed out of his craft and the others making desperate attempts to conduct a rescue.

Fortunately, the party managed to scramble ashore only to realise they were trapped by the incoming tide.

When it arrived on scene the all-weather lifeboat launched its Y class inflatable boat.

A spokesperson for Eastbourne RNLI said, “The cold and frightened group were quickly ferried back to the all weather lifeboat where a medical assessment was made. They were then taken to a place of safety.”

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