A SWIMMER had to be rescued from Belcroute Bay this morning after coming into difficulties during a morning swim.
Fire and Rescue crews responded to a call from a concerned passerby just before 08:00, after they heard cries for help from a swimmer out at sea.
The call prompted the inshore rescue boat (IRB) crewed by five firefighters to launch from La Haule slipway.
A separate vehicle with four firefighters in water rescue clothing travelled directly to Belcroute Bay on land “in case an immediate swim rescue was required”, the service said.
JFRS confirmed a woman had “encountered difficulties” during her morning swim and was able to cling to rocks until the rescue boat crew reached her.
She was safely rescued and received immediate medical attention for hypothermia until an ambulance arrived, JFRS added.
Following the incident, station commander Craig Channing thanked the passerby who raised the alarm.
“Their quick thinking and willingness to act made a critical difference. Had it been earlier in the day or if no one had been nearby, the outcome could have been far more serious.
“On behalf of JFRS, we wish the woman a full and speedy recovery.”
