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Cowes RNLI Called To 'Person In Difficulties' Off Gurnard

A person 'in difficulties' in the sea prompted a call-out for Cowes RNLI earlier today (Thursday). Crews were called to just off Gurnard at around 1.53pm, after someone found themselves in trouble. [caption id="attachment_1296869" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Thanks to Cowes RNLI[/caption] Cowes RNLI says the person was 'assisted ashore', before it had arrived at the incident.

++SHOUT++ paged at 1353 to a person in difficulties in the sea off Gurnard. Stood down before launch as person was assisted ashore. As lovely as our beaches are, please stay away from the sea 🌊 #rnli #iwnews pic.twitter.com/C7H3bYlNhd

— Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station (@CowesRNLI) May 7, 2020

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