Beaumaris RNLI lifeboat launches after falling object reported from bridge

The Beaumaris lifeboat Annette Mary Liddington launched at 8.22pm and proceeded to the area, the Mobile Coastguard Rescue Teams from both Bangor and Penmon that had also been deployed in addition to north Wales police units and the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter.

A description of what the witness had seen enabled the searchers to locate a chair, which the Beaumaris lifeboat recovered.

At this time the UK Coastguard instructed the lifeboat to return to her station as incident was now considered to be resolved.

The Beaumaris RNLI inshore lifeboat with her volunteer crew arrived back at Beaumaris at 8.50pm the lifeboat then being thoroughly cleaned, refuelled and prepared for her next service call by 9.30pm.

An RNLI spokesperson said:

'The RNLI’s priority is keeping people safe in the sea and around our coast as it always has been. At a time when emergency services are already stretched

we ask everyone to follow government advice. The RNLI is asking everyone to carefully consider the need to go to visit the beach, the coast or go into the water in case they get into difficulty.’

If you do choose visit the coast the RNLI water safety advice is;

· Take care if walking near cliffs - know your route and your limitations

· Check the weather forecast and tide times

· If going afloat, carry a means for calling for help and always wear a lifejacket

· If you fall into the water unexpectedly FLOAT TO LIVE. Fight your instinct to thrash around, lean back, extend your arms and legs, and Float

· In any coastal emergency dial 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard

Could you volunteer for the RNLI?

We are looking for volunteers to support the team at Beaumaris including Lifeboat Boat Crew Members, Shore crew and launch vehicle drivers, launching authorities as well as Shop volunteers.

Notes to editors:

Lifeboat Open Day 2020 is currently scheduled to take place on Saturday 22 August between 11.00 am to 4.00 pm

Additional stallholders will be in attendance. Subject to operational requirements a display by the lifeboat

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For more information please telephone John Pulford, Beaumaris RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press officer on 07824 764474 or Eleri Roberts, RNLI Regional Media Officer Wales & west on 07771 941390

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