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RNLI Fishguard aid two passengers taken ill

Lifeboats News Release

The volunteer crew from RNLI Fishguard responded to the request to launch from HM Coastguard to assist two passengers on-board a vessel outside of Goodwick’s Northern breakwater.

RNLI Fishguard Station and D-class inshore lifeboat Edward Arthur Richardson housed within following recovery.

RNLI Fishguard

RNLI Fishguard Station and D-class inshore lifeboat Edward Arthur Richardson housed within following recovery.

The crew received the request to launch the charity’s D-class inshore lifeboat Edward Arthur Richardson at 11.15am to a report that two of three persons on board the motor vessel had taken ill due to the sea conditions and crew were requested to provide medical assistance.

The lifeboat was lowered into the water ready for launch, however prior to the crew boarding, the vessel carrying the casualties had made its way into Goodwick harbour and was heading for a nearby pontoon. Crew members including the station’s volunteer doctor made their way on foot to the pontoon where shore crew assisted with mooring whilst other crew members provided aid to the two casualties, who were given assistance to disembark and taken back to the lifeboat station.

After being assessed by the doctor the casualties made their way home by land and owner of the vessel continued with their journey.

Steve Grant, Fishguard RNLI Coxswain, said:

‘We as a crew are happy that we were able to provide assistance to the passengers when they needed it. We would like to take the opportunity to remind anyone going to sea to check the forecast before boarding. Fortunately the owner of the vessel, an experienced sea goer knew to contact the coastguard by VHF radio to summon the medical assistance needed’

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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 over 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and, in a normal year, 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 142,700 lives.

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.

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