Clacton RNLI called to person in the water

The crew from Clacton lifeboat station launched their D Class inshore lifeboat (ILB) Damar’s Pride into a slight sea state with clear weather conditions. Once the crew had launched they made their way to the last known location of the person.

It had been reported that the person had been in the sea for around 20 minutes.

Once the crew arrived on scene they then aided the young man out the water providing casualty care whilst they made their way back to the lifeboat station at Clacton.

When they arrived back at Clacton lifeboat station the casualty was then passed over to the local East of England ambulance crew who continued to provide care whilst they transferred the casualty to hospital. The individual was treated and then was able to return home shortly after receiving the all clear.

The D Class inshore lifeboat was then washed down, cleaned, and refuelled so it was ready for service again at 5:20pm

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