
Wells RNLI inshore lifeboat assists casualty cut off by incoming tide in fog
Wells Lifeboat Station's inshore lifeboat launched at 2:15pm on Saturday 28 December following a 999 call from a woman who had become cut off by the incoming tide on Wells beach. The call, made at 2:04pm, reported that the lady was cut off in the fog on the sands west of the harbour entrance.
Despite poor visibility due to thick fog, the inshore lifeboat was quickly launched from the boathouse and located the casualty by 2:19pm. The woman was helped on board and transported back to the outer harbour, where she was safely landed needing no medical assistance at 2:27pm.
Lifeboat Operation Manager Chris Hardy said; ‘This incident highlights the importance of being cautious in poor weather conditions, especially when the tide is rising. The RNLI urges everyone to check tide times and weather forecasts before heading out to the beach.’
The inshore lifeboat was recovered at 2:34pm and made ready for service again by 2:45pm.
Notes to the editor.
Wells RNLI has a D-Class Inshore Lifeboat ‘Peter Wilcox’ and a Shannon Class All Weather Lifeboat ‘Duke of Edinburgh’. The boathouse and the All Weather Lifeboat were new in 2022. The ‘Duke of Edinburgh’ lifeboat was the first UK Launch a Memory lifeboat, which has 15,000 names printed on the decals. This helped to raise much needed funds for the RNLI and attracts thousands of visitors to the station.
Jess Curtis, Lifeboat Press Officer at Wells RNLI Tel 07860200790
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