Troon RNLI lifeboats rescue person from the water at Ayr
Troon RNLI lifeboats rescue person from the water at Ayr
Lifeboats News Release
At 8.28pm on Friday 22 August 2025, Belfast Coastguard paged the lifeboat crew for the immediate launch of both Troon lifeboats after reports of a person in difficulty in the water near to Ayr harbour.
The crew assembled launching RNLI D class inshore lifeboat Sheena and Shannon class all-weather lifeboat
RNLB Roy Barker VI to the scene.
Also tasked by Belfast Coastguard were the Ayr and Ardrossan Coastguard Rescue Teams along with the Coastguard Search and Rescue helicopter
Rescue 199.
As the lifeboats approached the scene, they were informed by the helicopter crew that they had located the casualty in the water and the all-weather lifeboat was guided to their position.
Once on board, Casualty Care was immediately undertaken by the volunteer crew as the all-weather lifeboat made its way into Ayr harbour. Once alongside the casualty was taken ashore to the waiting ambulance crew and coastguard teams.
With the casualty ashore, the lifeboats were able to stand down and return to station where they were made ‘ready for service’ with the assistance of the shore crew.
Speaking following the callout, Troon RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager Jim Redmond said, ‘We’re thankful to the member of the public who called 999 and alerted the emergency services, any delay could have resulted in a very different outcome.’
If you think you see someone in difficulty at the coast, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI is the charity that 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 146,700 lives.
