Seaman Evacuated From Ship By Tynemouth RNLI Lifeboat
A sick merchant seaman was taken to shore by Tynemouth RNLI all weather lifeboat after suffering abdominal pain.
It was decided that the best option for the seaman was to be taken off his ship by lifeboat and then taken to hospital by ambulance so he could be given a proper medical examination.
Tynemouth RNLI all weather lifeboat launched at 11:46 and sped to the container ship. The casualty was able to walk and was assisted down the ship's gangway and on to the lifeboat by the volunteer crew.
Once on board the lifeboat the casualty was taken to North Shields ferry landing where he was passed into the care of members of the Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade who took him to hospital.
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For more information please contact Adrian Don, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer, on 07834 731833.
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