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A busy five shout weekend for Flamborough RNLI

Lifeboats News Release

Flamborough RNLI volunteer crews responded to five shouts between Friday and Sunday, assisting people and animals in need of assistance at sea and around the coast.

Flamborough lifeboat front view

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Flamborough RNLI Lifeboat Forever Yibba (B-959)
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The volunteer crews onboard Forever Yibba (B-959) responded to a dog that had fallen over the cliffs, a boat requiring a tow, four paddle boarders in difficulty, a kayaker who had entered the water and was unable to get back onto his kayak, and three paddle boarders who had safely reached shore but were struggling with the conditions.

The weekend was a reminder of how quickly situations can develop at sea and around the coast. Flamborough RNLI would like to remind anyone heading out on the water to wear a suitable lifejacket or buoyancy aid, carry a reliable means of calling for help and check the conditions before setting off.

Dog owners are also advised to keep dogs on leads when walking close to cliff edges and stay well back from the edge. Dogs can become distracted or suddenly move towards the cliff edge, putting themselves and those attempting to help them at risk.

If anyone finds themselves in difficulty at sea or around the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

The dedication and commitment of Flamborough RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat and shore crews ensures the station remains ready to respond to those in need at sea and around the coast, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.


Lifeboat in carriage with tractor towing up the slipway

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Forever Yibba (B-959) and launch tractor (TW52H) during recovery
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Lifeboat in carriage ready to launch

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Forever Yibba (B-959) ready to launch on service
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Flamborough Lifeboat in action in the sea

RNLI/Rod Newton

Flamborough Lifeboat in action
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RNLI Media Contacts

For further information, please contact:

John Bates, Volunteer Deputy Lifeboat Press Officer for Flamborough RNLI, [email protected]

Clare Hopps, RNLI Regional Communications Manager for North East and East England, 07824 518641, [email protected]

Richard Grange, RNLI Regional Communications Lead for North East and East England, 07483 112015, [email protected]

RNLI Press Office, 01202 336789, [email protected]

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.

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About the author

John Bates
Deputy Lifeboat Press Officer, Flamborough

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