Berwick upon Tweed RNLI assist in searching for missing Paddle Borders
HM Coastguard UK requested the assistance of the RNLI D-Class Vi and Charles Hogin inshore lifeboat at 7.45pm on Saturday 10 July 2021.
The lifeboat crew were asked to assist in searching up the river Tweed for a group of missing Paddle Borders who had not checked in with a family member. The family member was worried having phoned HM Coastguard UK.
The river Tweed being a tidal river was low, which meant the crew could only sail the lifeboat up at certain parts, then had to walk the boat over the shallow parts, whilst scouring the river on both sides looking for the missing people.
On reaching the Yarrow Corner about a mile up river, HM Coastguard UK radioed the crew to say that the group of missing people had been located safe and well, standing down the search.
This was an excellent example of how two emergency services can work together to search the land and water to trace missing people quickly.
Like the Paddle Borders, always tell someone where you are going and what time you will check in. The family of their loved ones did the correct thing in raising the alarm.
Never hesitate to raise the alarm by calling 999 and asking for HM Coastguard, if you have concerns for overdue loved ones.
RNLI Media contacts
For more information please contact Hazel Bettison, RNLI Volunteer Press Officer on: 07944 757578 or email [email protected]
Further contacts: Clare Hopps, RNLI Regional Media Officer (North East and East) on: 07824 518641 or email [email protected]
Jim Rice, RNLI Regional Media Manager (North East and East) on: 07810 658072 or email [email protected]
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, X, TikTok and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.
Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.