Busy Tuesday at Largs RNLI

Pagers of the volunteer crew across the town were first activated shortly before 5pm to assist a vessel aground approximately 200 meters, along the Promenade, from the Lifeboat Station.

The volunteer crew made their way to the lifeboat station and on arrival were able to assess the situation from the shore.

Having spoken with the person onboard the casualty vessel it was established there was no damage to the hull and there was no ingress of water.

After some discussions, and the completion of a dynamic risk, the volunteers assisted in pushing the boat back out into the shallow water.

The casualty vessel was then able to continue with its voyage.

The volunteer crew then returned to the lifeboat station for a full debrief before returning to their evening plans.

Many of the volunteer crew had only just returned home when the pagers were then activated for a second time shortly after 10pm.

This time HM Coastguard had requested the volunteer crew launch the lifeboat to conduct a welfare check on a boat underneath Hunterston Pier.

The volunteer crew again assembled at the lifeboat station and the lifeboat was launched to investigate.

When the lifeboat arrived on scene it was quickly established there was no one onboard the vessel.

Following consultation and communication with HM Coastguard, Largs lifeboat was stood down and returned to the lifeboat station where it was cleaned, refuelled and made ready for service.

Largs Lifeboat Operations Manager, John Griffiths said; ‘It was a busy Tuesday for the volunteers at Largs RNLI, with excellent teamwork on display by volunteers both on the lifeboat and on the shore.

‘I would like to thank the volunteer crew for their professionalism throughout.

‘If you get into difficulty at sea or along the coast, or spot someone else in trouble, always dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.’

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