A coastguard rescue team from Selsey attended the water off Lifeboat Way in Selsey yesterday, February 11, accompanied by a helicopter and lifeboat in search of a person in the water. Rescue teams were stood down after no one was found. However, the Selsey coastguard team has reported that it spotted several seals in the area during the search, which could have raised the alarm.
Hard for them to dial the 999 though, their flippers aren't made for that, surely?
A spokesman for Selsey coastguard rescue team said:“Several seals were spotted in the area while searching and we believe that this may have been what was spotted.
“However, the call was made with good intent and the first informant did the right thing by calling 999 and asking for the coastguard.
“In an emergency out at sea, on the beach or along the coast dial 999 and ask for the coastguard.”
And should probably make sure you know the difference between a human and a pinniped....
1 comment:
"Hard for them to dial the 999 though"
I dunno. Humans are often dialling 999 with their arse
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