Llandudno RNLI launched to submerged vehicle.
Volunteers from Llandudno RNLI lifeboat station launched for the fifth time this week today following reports of a submerged vehicle.
The crew were tasked at 6.32am by Holyhead Coastguard and requested to launch at Porth Eirias in Colwyn Bay.
The crew of the inshore lifeboat Dr Barbara Saunderson were required to urgently investigate the abandoned vehicle which had been found by the North Wales Police and was being submerged by the incoming tide. Travelling by road with members of the shore crew the inshore lifeboat was launched at the Porth Eirias slipway.
The ILB quickly covered the 200 metres to ensure there were no occupants in the vehicle. Andy Jones, Helm of the inshore lifeboat explained: 'We were quite concerned about not knowing what to expect, we conducted a very thorough check, thankfully no one was inside'.
Once this was established the lifeboat crew were able to stand down and return to the Lifeboat Station.
For more information please contact Jonathan Coe, RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on: 07910 861193 or email: [email protected]
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