A RNLI routine exercise became a 'lifesaving operation' this week.
On Tuesday, Port St Mary volunteer crew were out on training exercise when they spotted a group of four girls swimming between Kallow Point and Perwick Bay.
Mid exercise, the plan quickly changed as one of the young girls started frantically waving to attract attention, it became clear the girl - aged 12, was in great difficulty.
A crew member volunteered to enter the water to support the casualty and guide her back to the safety of the shore.
PSM Lifeboat said the girl was lucky to be spotted, as there were no other boats nearby.
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