
Scarborough RNLI assist person cut off by tide
A fossil collector visiting Scarborough were brought to safety on the afternoon of Saturday 2 November by the crew of Scarborough RNLI lifeboat.
'It was decided the best, and safest, course of action was to them take them to the Lifeboat station and leave them in the care of HM Coastguard.
'Had the alarm not been raised when it was, the casualties may have found themselves in a much more dangerous situation.'
Advice for visiting the beach / coastline:
- When going for a walk along the coastline or on the beach, always check the tide times and heights and keep a look out for incoming tide.
- Use tide timetables or a tidal prediction app like AnyTide.
- Make sure you have enough time to return safely. If in doubt, seek local advice.
- Always carry a means of calling for help on your person.
- Call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard if you are in danger or you see someone in danger of being cut off by the tide.
- Tell someone else where you’re going and when you’ll be back. They can raise the alarm with the coastguard by calling 999 or 112 if you are overdue.
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Notes to editors
Scarborough lifeboat station has been operating since 1801. The crews have received 35 awards for gallantry and today the station operates a Shannon class all-weather lifeboat and a D class inshore lifeboat
To learn more about the lifeboat station go to: https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/scarborough-lifeboat-station
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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 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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