Moment two men ‘minutes from drowning’ are spotted in desperate rescue attempt after being swept out to sea

This news article reports on a dramatic rescue of two men who were minutes away from drowning after being swept out to sea in the Thames Estuary. Specialist Marine Unit officers, along with the coastguard and Kent Police, responded swiftly to the incident, saving the men just in time. Footage of the rescue shows the perilous situation the men were in, with only their heads visible above the waterline. The successful rescue highlights the importance of having a Search and Marine Unit in coastal areas.