Swimmer saved after finding themselves in difficulties at the mouth of Looe River

RNLI volunteers helped save a swimmer who found themselves in difficulties at the mouth of Looe River.

Two people found themselves struggling against the tide. One swimmer was able to self-recover back onto Pennyland.

The other though found themselves being taken downstream, and out towards the sea, by the current.

RNLI crew took just a total of 17 minutes to complete and save the person.

Dave Jackman, Looe’s Assistant Harbour Master, he said: “This incident highlights one of the reasons there are Harbour bylaws prohibiting swimming in Looe river. As the tide goes out the underlying currents are deceptive, and as seen this afternoon it is difficult and exhausting to swim against the river current and tidal flow. The sea conditions were made worse due to the strong easterly winds creating a large swell along the bar and White Rock at the river estuary. The casualty was lucky that their situation was witnessed members of public who called 999 for assistance."