Swanage Shannon class lifeboat attends third rescue in one day
Swanage's all-weather lifeboat was tasked to assist an inflatable kayak in difficulties off Kimmeridge.
The lifeboat volunteers were paged and with the tide with them they made good speed to Kimmeridge. Once on scene the member of the public was able to guide the lifeboat towards the kayak. A short time later the lifeboat was alongside the kayak and the two people were taken on board. The couple were taken in to the wheelhouse to warm up whilst they were taken back up the coast to Kimmeridge to where they had launched.
The lifeboat got as close to the shore as the shallow waters would allow and the kayakers were able to paddle the short distance to the shore.
Once ashore they were met by the volunteers from Kimmeridge Coastguard.
With the casualties safely ashore the lifeboat was released to return to station.
Our thanks to the vigilant member of the public who spotted the people in trouble and maintained a watch until the lifeboat arrived on scene.
ALB Crew - Dave Turnbull (Coxn), Rob Aggas, Gavin Steeden, Steve Williams, Becky Mack, Duncan Youngs
Shore Crew - Paul Bedford, Sam Aggas, Felix Williams
Notes to Editors
- Photograph of casualties safely ashore. Credit RNLI
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