
A surfer and several others have been commended for their swift actions in rescuing a person from the water at Bracklesham Bay.
Emergency services, including the coastguard, air ambulance, and South East Coast Ambulance, responded to the incident shortly after midday on Sunday.
The casualty received emergency treatment at the scene before being transported to St Richard’s Hospital in a serious condition.
Selsey Coastguard Rescue team have released the following statement on Facebook: "Team tasked to a medical incident at Billy's on the Beach, Bracklesham. After a casualty was pulled from the water by a surfer and members of the public.
Selsey First Responders, Ambulance Service, Sussex Police, Hayling Lifeboats, Coastguard Helicopter Rescue 175 and the Air Ambulance were also all tasked.
The casualty was taken to St Richard's Hospital by Air Ambulance for further medical assistance.
Thank you to everyone that helped the casualty.
The quick thinking of the surfers in the water, the members of public and the off duty doctor on scene, you were all amazing in what you did - thank you!
In an emergency out at sea, on the beach or along the coast dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."