RNLI Aldeburgh all-weather lifeboat launched to assist in Medivac Rescue

RNLI Aldeburgh ALB was initially tasked by the Coastguard at 4.50am to launch to an oil tanker with an unwell crew member on board. The casualty had respiratory problems and required helicopter evacuation, but was initially reluctant.

It was then agreed the casualty would go, so the ALB was stood down, but re tasked at 5.07am to assist the helicopter.

The ALB was on scene at 6.05am, not long after the helicopter had arrived and stood by at an appropriate distance. A paramedic was winched down, from the helicopter, onto the oil tanker, to assess the casualty.

The casualty was eventually winched up and transferred to the local hospital, for further assessments.

As no further assistance was required, the ALB was stood down, at 6.26am and returned to station at 7.19am.

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