Seafront Officers save resident in trouble off Hove beach

The seafront officers have done it again after rescuing a local resident caught in strong currents this weekend. 

Oscar Porras Perrez and Ryan Pook were alerted by a lifeguard who had seen the man and his partner entering the water on Sunday afternoon.

Mr Porras Perrez swam through the heavy waves and round a hazardous groyne and, with the help of Mr Pook, brought the casualty safely out the water.

The resident received medical treatment once on shore and was then transferred to ambulance for additional treatment and checks.

This rescue follows two weeks which have seen several major incidents and lives saved.

A council spokesperson said: “We urge people to take caution on the seafront, especially when the conditions are rough. Even on a calm day sea currents, undertow or a sudden change in weather can create life threatening hazards without warning.

“Luckily in this case our seafront team were on patrol and their swift actions helped save a life.”

Find more information on sea safety on our website.