Bridlington RNLI volunteers assist kayakers caught in bad weather
The inshore lifeboat crew were asked to assist two kayakers caught in a severe downpour just south of Bridlington.
Fortunately the bad weather soon subsided and the crew of Joff Pearson (helm), Ash Traves and James Mather were able to reach the location reported by the Coastguard.
Shortly afterwards the crew were stood down as the kayakers had managed to reach the shore, where they were met by a waiting Coastguard team.
Once it was established that everyone had made it to shore, and were safe and well, the RNLI volunteers made their way back to Bridlington Lifeboat Station.
If you see someone in trouble in the water call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
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