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Aldeburgh RNLI inshore lifeboat launched to aid unwell sailor

Lifeboats News Release

Aldeburgh RNLI was tasked by the Coastguard on Friday 5 July at 12.32am to aid a sailor who had been taken ill on their boat near Orford. RNLI inshore lifeboat, Susan Scott, was launched and arrived on scene at approximately 1.10am.

RNLI/Ian Culf

Recovery of RNLI Aldeburgh inshore lifeboat, Susan Scott, following the shout to Orford on Friday 5 July.
The crew boarded the casualty's vessel to make them as comfortable as possible while carrying out a casualty care assessment.

After initial assessment and monitoring, the casualty was transferred to the inshore lifeboat and taken to Orford Quay for continued monitoring with the help of Coastguard teams from Shingle Street and Felixstowe. The casualty was then transferred to A&E for further medical care.

The inshore lifeboat returned to station, was washed down, refuelled and made ready again for service by 4.15am.

Notes to editors
The RNLI was founded in 1824. More than 146,000 lives have been saved since 1824.

Aldeburgh lifeboat station has been operating since 1826 and has been part of the RNLI since 1852. Since formation, their lifeboats have launched 1,267 times and saved 693 lives.

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Recovery of RNLI Aldeburgh inshore lifeboat, Susan Scott, following the shout to Orford on Friday 5 July.

RNLI/Tim Wood

Recovery of RNLI Aldeburgh inshore lifeboat, Susan Scott, following the shout to Orford on Friday 5 July.

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