NINE ROWERS RESCUED FROM THE RIVER ITCHEN, SOUTHAMPTON
Nine rowers, who were out on a training exercise, have been recovered
from the River Itchen near Northam Bridge this evening after their rowing skiff
capsized and they were thrown into the water. The incident was coordinated by
the National Maritime Operations Centre at Fareham, who requested the Calshot
RNLI Lifeboat, Hillhead and Southampton Coastguard Rescue Teams to attend.
The lifeboat recovered eight people from the water
and the club’s safety boat recovered a further one.
Maritime Operations Controller Ian Guy said:
“All of the rowers were recovered to the shore by the inshore lifeboat
and the safety boat . Although cold and wet, they are safe and well.”