Safety warning as 'non-swimmers' rescued from sea

Lifeguards have reminded beachgoers to only swim between the red and yellow flags

Lifeguards are reminding beachgoers to read safety signs after two "non-swimmers" had to be rescued from the sea in Cornwall on Sunday.

The RNLI said the 14-year-old and 28-year-old got into trouble in deep water off Sharrow Point in Whitsand Bay, south east Cornwall.

Another swimmer helped the boy to shore and lifeguard Ben Floyd paddled the older casualty back to shore, the charity said.

RNLI lead lifeguard supervisor, Charlie Gillet, said lifeguards had warned the public all day the area was not safe to swim in and he reminded them to swim only between the red and yellow flags.

The RNLI said lifeguards administered casualty care to both swimmers who were coughing up water and advised them to go to hospital for further checks.

Mr Gillet said lifeguards had done "exceptionally well" to rescue the people who were "non-swimmers".

He reminded people to choose a lifeguarded beach and follow the RNLI advice.