Sea sport warning after surfers get into difficulty

Empty beach St Ouen’s Bay Picture: DAVID FERGUSON

Both were reportedly suffering from shock and one from hypothermia and were treated on the beach initially before being taken to hospital by paramedics.

The Jersey Fire and Rescue Service has now used the incident to highlight the risks of taking part in sea activities when conditions are difficult.

The pair were among a group of surfers, some of them experienced, who got into trouble in the area between La Braye and Le Port at around 10am. By the time the inshore rescue boat arrived all of the group had managed to make their way back to the shore, where they were met by paramedics.

Station commander Mark Bailey-Walker said: ‘The surf conditions have been good recently, however all conditions must be considered before undertaking any activity on the sea such as the wind direction and strength, tide strength and direction, possibly unseen rip tides and cold water. You should also let someone know where you are going and when you will be out. A number of the surfers involved in this incident were experienced but got caught out highlighting the potential dangers for anyone entering the water.’

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