The “community spirit” shown by a paddleboarder and a kayaker has been praised by emergency services after their “quick thinking” helped several people to be rescued at Green Island on Tuesday evening.
The Jersey Fire and Rescue Service responded to the incident at around 19:30, following reports that three individuals were struggling in the water about 100 metres from the beach.
Jersey Coastguard and the RNLI’s St Helier lifeboat – which was already at sea conducting training exercises – also responded.
“On arrival, the individuals had been assisted onto nearby rocks by a quick-thinking paddleboarder and kayaker – a great example of community spirit,” a JFRS spokesperson said.
“Our IRB [Inshore Rescue Boat] was launched to safely recover the three persons, who were brought ashore and assessed by the States of Jersey Ambulance Service,” the statement continued.
“Thankfully, no injuries were reported.”
The service thanked everyone involved in the rescue and issued a safety reminder about the island’s “fast-changing tides and currents”.
Those enjoying Jersey’s coastline should check tide times and the weather forecast before heading out, keep communication devices in a waterproof case and never underestimate the strength of the tide.
“If in doubt, don’t go out,” the spokesperson added.