Boat: Atlantic 85
Date: Monday 23rd July
Launched at: 18:39
Returned at: 19:10
Weather: Sunny and warm with a Force 3 S wind.
A member of the public made a 999 call to Solent Coastguard, concerned about two lads some distance offshore in a small inflatable dinghy, to the south of the ‘Inn on the Beach.’ The lifeboat was launched and on arrival at the dinghy found the two boys surprised to see them, claiming to be fine! They were persuaded by the lifeboat crew to make their way ashore escorted by the lifeboat and were met by the coastguard.
The lifeboat returned to the station and was made ready for further service.
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