New Brighton RNLI volunteers divert from training to kitesurfer
RNLI lifeboat crew on a helm training exercise were tasked by UK Coastguard to a kitesurfer thought to be in difficulty close to Derby Pool on Monday 9 September. The RNLI team was stood down en route as the rider had self-recovered to shore.
RNLI volunteers were stood down three minutes later, as the rider had made it to shore unaided safe and well, with no medical attention needed.
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