Woman Rescued from Freezing 8°C Waters Near Brighton Pier
A woman was plucked from near-freezing sea off Brighton’s Palace Pier in the early hours this morning. The rescue unfolded in chilling 8°C water, sending emergency teams into swift action.
Emergency Crews Rush to the Scene at 1:45 AM
Brighton lifeboat and local coastguard teams received the urgent call at 1:45 AM after a distress report. Brighton Beach Patrol raised the alarm following concerns about a female near the water’s edge. Mobile security patrols joined Sussex Police and coastguards in a coordinated rescue effort.
The woman was safely hauled from the water and handed over to South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb). Her condition and how she ended up in the water remain undisclosed.
Coastguard and Police Team Up to Save Lives
“HM Coastguard assisted Sussex Police with an incident at Brighton Seafront. Alerted shortly before 1.45am on Saturday 4 January, Newhaven and Shoreham Coastguard Rescue Teams were tasked alongside Brighton RNLI lifeboat. The person was handed to the care of South East Coast Ambulance Service.” – HM Coastguard Spokesperson
Brighton Beach Patrol Expands Its Reach for Safer Nights
Brighton Beach Patrol recently extended its operations, now active Fridays and Saturdays from 10 PM to 4 AM. Since 2015, patrols have covered from Pier to Pier. Starting this Friday, in partnership with Resolve Security and Street Safety Marshals, patrols will also cover areas east of the pier for improved safety across the city.
If you see someone in distress in the water, call 999 immediately and ask for the coastguard.
