Conwy RNLI assists young teenager stuck in the mud
Conwy RNLI lifeboat crew pagers were activated by UK Coastguard this evening (Friday 13th April) shortly at 7.37pm to request assistance with reports that a teenager was stuck in the mud nearby the Quay wall.
The RNLI lifeboat The May-Bob was placed on the slipway on standby in case of the need to launch owing to the fast incoming tide, as the volunteer crew got kitted up.
The volunteer crew of three made best speed on foot, to the end of the Quay where the casualty was located. When they arrived, they were able to liaise with the on scene member of the UK Coastguard Rescue Team and were able to quickly but safely recover the casualty to the safety of the Quay.
After ascertaining that the casualty was the only person stuck, he was reunited with his family and all teams were stood down.
The lifeboat was rehoused and the volunteer crews cleaned up and headed home by 8.30pm.
Video footage of the rescue can be found on the Video Library.
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- Conwy lifeboat station has been operating since 1966.
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