The lifeboat launched to a report of two female swimmers in difficulties off Herne Bay.

On arrival the swimmers, aged 16 and 17, were found 1/4 mile off the Kings Hall, with a Council lifeguard on a surf canoe in attendance. Although the lifeguard had been unable to take the girls ashore, he had been able to use his radio to summon assistance, and stayed with them to reassure them that help was on its way.

Both the girls were brought aboard the lifeboat and placed in a survival bag, as one of them was showing the effects of cold. An ambulance was also requested to meet the lifeboat on arrival. 

As with the call earlier in the week, the lifeguard and his canoe were also brought aboard the lifeboat, to save him a long row back against the fresh breeze.

Both casualties were landed ashore at Herne Bay harbour,  with Herne Bay Coastguard in attendance, to await the ambulance.

Both girls had been swimming with friends when they got swept under the pier by the tide. They were able to hang on to the pier legs for a while, but then got carried out  by the strong ebb tide.