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Llandudno RNLI inshore lifeboat assists injured casualty on beach

Lifeboats News Release

On the evening of Thursday 24 July, Llandudno’s Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) was launched to assist Llandudno Coastguard with a casualty believed to have sustained a broken leg.

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The ILB launched swiftly with a crew of four and reached the scene within minutes. One crew member remained with the lifeboat while the other three made their way up the beach to support the coastguard team.

With the tide advancing rapidly, the lifeboat crew and coastguard worked together quickly to move the casualty to the safety of the promenade in a stretcher. Once there, the individual was handed over to the care of Welsh Ambulance Services for further treatment.

This incident highlights the vital cooperation between rescue services.

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Luke Heritage
Lifeboat Press Officer, Llandudno Lifeboat Station

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