A SWIMMER was inches from death because jet-skiers ignored a safety zone, coastguards said.

Wyke Coastguards were sent to Newtons Cove in Weymouth on Sunday after a report that someone in the water had nearly been killed.

Rescuers said jet-skiers had strayed into a swimming area, ignoring speed zone buoys.

The jet-skiers were given safety advice when they returned to Bowleaze Cove.

Were you at Newtons Cove on Sunday and saw what happened or were you the swimmer?

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