Cricceth's RNLI Lifeboats respond to multiple incidents over the Bank Holiday

The day's first call came at 1.10pm following reports of several walkers stranded on a sandbank near Morfa Bychan by an incoming tide. On arrival, the Station's Atlantic 85 Lifeboat, Doris Joan, took a total of 5 people aboard from the sandbank. Prior to relaying the walkers back ashore at Black Rock Sands, the Lifeboat came across an inflatable dinghy that was also in difficulty.

To ensure the safety of the two occupants in the inflatable dinghy, a Crewmember was placed aboard before the Lifeboat returned and took them to safety too.

The day's second call was received at 4pm, again following reports of 5 people caught-out by the tide. On this occasion the Station's Arancia inshore rescue boat, Margaret a Nantw, was despatched near to Portmeirion along with UK Coastguards Rescue 936 helicopter. However, on arrival their services were not required as all 5 persons were able to return ashore without assistance.


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