SIDMOUTH lifeboat was launched to help two people adrift in an inflatable boat south of Beer beach at 5.39pm on Tuesday, August 25, but its crew were stood down before they reached the scene after hearing those on board had managed to reach shore safely.

SIDMOUTH lifeboat was launched to help two people adrift in an inflatable boat south of Beer beach at 5.39pm on Tuesday, August 25, but its crew were stood down before they reached the scene after hearing those on board had managed to reach shore safely.