
RNLI Barmouth launch to vulnerable person
Volunteer crew launch to vulnerable person in difficulty in the water
Barmouth’s Inshore lifeboat,(ILB) Craig Steadman was launched at 9.40pm on Monday 10th June, following a request from HM Coastguard to assist with a vulnerable person near the green buoy sewer outfall. The ILB and volunteer crew of four made good speed to the scene and initially stood by as safety cover whilst they assessed the situation. When the casualty got into difficulties in the water the ILB crew swiftly recovered them and returned them to the shore where they were handed into the care of the Coastguard rescue team and North Wales Police. The crew returned to the boathouse where ILB Craig Steadman was refuelled and readied for service at 10.45pm.
The volunteer crew of ALB Ella Larsen also gathered in the boathouse as they were tasked by HM Coastguard for immediate readiness to launch if required.
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