A TEAM of doctors and nurses rowed into Southampton last night after completing an "epic" charity challenge.

The team of 12, from Southampton Children's Hospital, rowed 200km from Jersey to Southampton in a feat never attempted before.

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Dubbed the 'J2S' it was even described as epic by Olympic hero Sir Steve Redgrave.

The group arrived at Ocean Village at 2am last night, after completing the row, in aid of the city's children emergency and trauma department appeal.

They are hoping to raise at least £20,000 for their efforts.

The row was led by children's hospital director Dr Jason Barling and follows on from last year's 350-mile cycle event, Tour de Wessex.

Dr Barling said: "Team J2S have been training tirelessly for this event with the support of Langstone Rowing Club who have supplied the boat and crucial training tips to help us take on this extreme endurance challenge.

"We are hoping to raise at least £20,000 towards the appeal and what better incentive than knowing we are inching close to the final target while battling through the elements and fatigue."

Suzie Simmons, head of fundraising at Southampton Hospital Charity, said: "Not only are our clinicians saving lives in our hospital every day, they are also taking on this gruelling challenge to raise money to improve our facilities for young patients and that is truly remarkable."

A further £900,000 is needed for the centre, which is expected to treat around 30,000 children annually around the south coast.

To donate, visit justgiving.com/companyteams/J2SROW2018.