COASTGUARDS and crew from Sidmouth Lifeboat were called out on Wednesday afternoon after reports that two youngsters were drifting offshore from Sidmouth in a small inflatable craft.

COASTGUARDS and crew from Sidmouth Lifeboat were called out on Wednesday afternoon after reports that two youngsters were drifting offshore from Sidmouth in a small inflatable craft.

However, as The Pride of Sidmouth was about to be launched at around 2pm, the boys reached shore unaided and emergency services were stood down.