Unwell fisherman is transported to shore by Whitby RNLI to waiting ambulance.
Unwell fisherman is transported to shore by Whitby RNLI to waiting ambulance.
Lifeboats News Release
The all weather lifeboat was launched today (Saturday 12 November) after the crew aboard the crabbing boat alerted the Coastguard to a medical issue with one of the crew.
The all weather lifeboat reached the casualty who was about 18 nautical miles off Whitby.
The crew then transferred the casualty to the all weather lifeboat and promptly returned to Whitby harbour where an ambulance was waiting at the lifeboat station to transport the casualty to hospital.
Mechanic Keith Attridge who was aboard during the rescue said: 'It just goes to show anything can happen at sea, we don't just respond to people getting into difficulty in the water, medical emergencies can happen and often the quickest course of action is for the lifeboat to attend. all of our crew are trained in casualty care and can help make as assessment and provide first aid if required.'
Keith also praised the crew for carrying a means of calling for help and for wearing the all the correct safety equipment. He said: 'Anything can happen at sea, and being prepared and having the right equipment can make a big difference in keeping those aboard as safe as possible.'
For more information contact Lifeboat Press Officer Ceri Oakes on 07813359428 or at [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.
