
Brighton RNLI issue warning after two callouts to intoxicated people in the sea
Brighton RNLI is urging the public to respect the water and not go into the sea after drinking alcohol after two recent callouts.
The man was reported to be 100 metres offshore from the Banjo Groyne.
On arrival, the crew found the man had been recovered by a passer-by to the beach. They were told he had consumed alcohol so an ambulance was called, and the lifeboat was stood down.
There were concerns for the safety of two intoxicated males in the water between the two piers. The crew arrived on scene to find the men out of the water and with friends.
For those who live further from the coast, it can be a real shock to see how quickly the sea comes in and every year, the RNLI is called to rescue many people who’ve been cut off by the tide.
Around 1 in 8 coastal deaths in the UK involve alcohol, and it is a contributing factor in many more water-related incidents.
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