Man Rescued After Attempt to Retrieve Dog from River Otter

Date: 07.07.24

Time tasked: 11:21

Callout #: 5

Tasked to a male who had entered the water at the mouth of the River Otter to retrieve a dog.  The dog had self recovered to the beach, but the male had not and was being swept out to sea. 

Exmouth ILB and the Coastguard Helo were also tasked. The casualty was then reported to have made it to shore, cold but otherwise unharmed, as Sidmouth Lifeboat was about to enter the water and the Lifeboat returned to the station.

Many thanks to all involved.


Boat Crew: Jim Brewster (Helm), Simon Priestley, Tony Martin, Dave Pearce

Tractor Driver: Paul May

DLA: Phil Shepperd

Shore Crew: Ian Fletcher, Martin Barnard, Toby Hoggarth, Ed Birch, Mark Davies, Andy Horsely, Andy Hardy, Pete Rosenfeld, Andy Mitchell, Adrian Bright, Simon Vacher, Alex Russel, Mike Dance.


All enquiries: media@sidmouthlifeboat.org.uk

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Kyle Baker

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