Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat called out to paraglider in sea

Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was called out to a paraglider in the sea off Beer Head just after 4.30pm on Sunday (18 June).

The paraglider had already made it to shore by the time the volunteers arrived. Lyme Regis Lifeboat and an HM Coastguard helicopter also attended the incident.

The individual was taken to Beer beach by Lyme Regis Lifeboat after a quick assessment.

A Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat spokesperson said: "Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was tasked to reports of a paraglider in the water at Beer Head.

"The lifeboat arrived on scene, where Lyme Regis Lifeboat and Rescue 187 (Coastguard helicopter) had just arrived. The casualty had by this time made it to the shore at Pounds Pool Beach.

"After a quick assessment, Lyme Regis Lifeboat transferred the casualty to Beer beach with Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat standing off to render assistance if needed.

"Once casualty was safely ashore, both boats were then stood down and returned to station."