Flint RNLI called to stranded marine mammal

The team mobilised and aided by taking equipment and personnel to the location of the whale. RNLI volunteers worked with local fishermen to secure the area.

Flint lifeboat remained on scene for a number of hours with crew members assisting marine medics in keeping the whale wet and comfortable until it was able to float off the bank on the high tide.

The British Divers Marine Rescue provided a further update on Sunday 14 June. Despite the best efforts of everyone involved, the Fin whale had become stranded again. A licensed drone pilot with permission to fly in the area observed the whale and sadly it appeared to have no signs of life.

Notes to editors   
Flint RNLI lifeboat station was established in 1966. To learn more about the lifeboat station go to www.rnli.org.uk/flint   
Since 1966 Flint Lifeboat has launched over 700 times, saved 103 lives, and rescued a further 148 people.     

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