Boat launched : Atlantic 85
Date : Tuesday 30 April
Launched at : 10:10
Returned at : 10:40
Weather : Calm and clear but cold with a F4 NNE
A fully clothed man was seen to walk into the Sea at East Wittering. The Police were informed who then contacted the coastguard and they paged the lifeboat.When the lifeboat arrived on scene the elderly gentleman was being assisted up the beach by first responders. A crewman was put ashore just as the ambulance arrived but his assistance was not required. The Lifeboat then returned to station and was made ready for service.
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