Originally Posted by
sycamore
Paucity of information as to how well they were equipped ,ie LSJ`s,wet/dry suits,did they have their mobiles(in a waterproof bag),which also have torch (probaly not enough credit left)..? ..Are they teenagers,or adults,experienced,or just jollying ...? Lucky that the sea temperature is between 14-16 in that area....
local news reported no wetsuits just swimsuits but buoyancy aids. no mobile as "only going for a short trip" and as already stated two paddle boards tied together.
Also reported they saw a helicopter close to them but sadly not detected by air sea rescue