A lifeboat was launched to rescue a swimmer who was in the water for three hours (Image: RNLI Walton and Frinton Lifeboat)
A stranded swimmer who was at sea for three hours was among the callouts for a lifeboat crew.
Walton and Frinton Lifeboat were called into action on Monday, June 16, at 3.18pm.
The station received a report a swimmer was in difficulty near Walton pier for around three hours.
Clacton Lifeboat was also called out to the incident.
While the crews were heading to the swimmer, they received a report they had reached the beach.
Walton and Frinton Lifeboat was then requested to support Harwich Inshore Lifeboat after a call two people had been cut off by the tide.
En route to the scene, the crews were stood down due to the individuals being reported as safe.
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