A LATE-NIGHT rescue was launched, and a rescue helicopter was called after reports of two swimmers drifting out to sea.
The incident happened shortly after 10.30pm on Monday, July 20, at Berrow beach, Somerset.
Milford Haven Coastguard alerted Burnham-on-Sea RNLI following a call from a concerned family member about two swimmers drifting away from the shore.
Both lifeboats were launched and headed towards the scene.
Marc Smith, launch authority and helmsman at Burnham-on-Sea RNLI, said: "I’d like to remind the general public that despite the hot summer we are having, our sea temperatures are still only around 15-18 degrees and we have some of the fastest and quickest tides in the world here at Burnham, so please be careful and respect the sea."
A rescue helicopter was also deployed.
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While the lifeboats were en route, the family member was able to contact the two swimmers, a father and daughter, who then returned safely to shore.
Milford control stood down the lifeboats, which were recovered, washed down, and made ready for their next deployment by shore crew volunteers.
A mobile coastguard unit assessed the pair on their return and found them 'safe and well'.
Burnham-on-Sea RNLI operates two lifeboats: the 8.5m Atlantic 85 Doris Day and Brian, and the smaller 4.95m D class IB1 inflatable Burnham Reach.
The station was officially opened on May 15, 2004, but had been operational since December 2004.
For further information, contact Mike Lang, volunteer lifeboat press officer at Burnham-on-Sea Lifeboat Station, on 07889 815860.
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