Coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Newquay rescues swimmers
Swimmers who got into difficulty in Holywell Bay in Cornwall have had to be rescued after getting caught in a rip current at sea today (21st February).
Although three of swimmers self-rescued, the other two had to be winched by the Coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at Newquay.
All five were then transferred by helicopter to hospital for medical treatment.
Click link below to see part of the rescue:
Coastguard helicopter rescues swimmer, Cornwall