Malcolm Greenslade, 63, performed a rescue on a struggling swimmer near Lyme Regis.
BBC NewsRoyal National Lifeboat Institution volunteer Malcolm Greenslade, 63, had just finished an evening swim near Lyme Regis on 4 September when he spotted a man get into trouble.
Mr Greenslade said the man was lying on his back in the shallows, which at first glance looked as if he was relaxing after a swim.After making his way over and finding the man was grappling with exhaustion, Mr Greenslade managed to lift the man back to his feet, and two members of the public joined in helping him back to shore.
Mr Greenslade, who volunteers as a lifeguard when the beaches are especially busy, believed his training and experience meant he was equipped to spot and deal with what could have been a tragic incident.
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