RNLI Moelfre evacuate woman after falling on footpath
RNLI Moelfre's lifeboat coxswain was alerted by volunteers at the RNLI Seawatch Centre that a lady had fallen over on the coastal path and had sustained a deep cut and an ankle injury that needed medical assistance.
The lady had fallen on uneven ground and had a suspected sprained/ fractured ankle and a nasty 4" cut to the bone beneath her knee. The lady was in a lot of pain and felt faint. After an initial medical assessment, the RNLI crew stabilised the ankle, dressed the wound and administered pain relief. However, it soon became apparent that an ambulance wasn't available to attend, so the Moelfre coastguard team was requested and paged by Holyhead Coastguard. The coastguard team members assisted in transferring the casualty onto a stretcher and then carried her to the main road. Her partner could then take her in their car direct to A&E at Bangor.
We wish the lady a speedy recovery.
For further information, please contact Phil Williams, Moelfre Lifeboat Press Officer, on 07773 979910
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