Lifeboat crew rescue stricken paddleboarders

An inshore lifeboat was launched to rescue the paddleboarders

Four people were rescued off the south coast of Jersey after drifting out to sea on a paddleboard, Jersey Fire and Rescue has said.

The alarm was raised shortly before 15:00 BST on Sunday and the inshore rescue boat was launched.

The crew found the group and brought all four people safely back to shore without injury.

Emergency services stressed the importance of water safety, urging the public to always carry a means of calling for help and wearing appropriate safety gear.

Island authorities said people had blocked the Grouville slipway with their parked cars earlier, potentially delaying emergency response times for rescuers using it.

Islanders were also reminded to only park on the left-hand side of slipways at Le Hurel, Seymour, and La Rocque when facing the sea.