Moonlit shout for Scarborough RNLI
Scarborough RNLI was called out overnight when a fisherman experienced breathing difficulties and chest pains.
The inshore lifeboat, with a crew of three volunteers, launched at 1.16am on a calm, moonlit sea.
The fishing boat was about a mile and a half out to sea.
The casualty was transferred to the lifeboat and taken to the harbour and then the hospital.
RNLI Media contacts
- For details, ring Scarborough RNLI press officer Dave Barry on 07890 322992.
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.