Three girls left stranded by sinking inflatable

Tue, 31 Aug 2010

The Isle of Man Coastguard was called out help a group of teenagers yesterday evening.

The three girls were on a sinking inflatable in Douglas Bay and were being pulled away by the tide.

The Coastguard received numerous reports of the girls shouting for help.

The Coastguard Rescue Swimmers were dispached, and a lobster potting boat which was in the area was called in to assist.

The girls were unharmed.