Exmouth RNLI rescues two stranded paddleboarders

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The two people on inflatable paddleboards has become stranded on a sandbank

Exmouth RNLI volunteers rescued two paddleboarders stranded on a sandbank on Tuesday.

The inshore lifeboat crew attended a 999 call at 19:39 BST, reporting two members of the public stranded on a sandbank 300m off Brandy Head, Budleigh Salterton.

Both paddleboarders were rescued and returned to shore - neither reported any injuries or required medical attention.

The RNLI crew stood down at 20:20 BST.

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