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Angle RNLI lifeboat paged twice within 12 hours

Lifeboats News Release

At 3am this morning (Sunday 12 July), the crew were paged following reports of a person who had fallen onto rocks at Freshwater West.

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The lifeboat launched immediately and made best speed towards the scene. However, shortly after launching, it was confirmed that the casualty had been safely recovered from the rocks and was in the care of HM Coastguard Rescue Teams. With no further assistance required, the lifeboat was stood down and returned to station.

This was the crew's second shout within 12 hours. At 6.17pm the previous evening, the lifeboat had launched following reports that the skipper of a yacht was experiencing symptoms consistent with a possible heart attack.

The lifeboat made best speed to the yacht, which was alongside the outer pontoon at Dale, arriving on scene at 6.40pm. Two casualty care-trained crew members were transferred aboard to assess the casualty.

Following their assessment, it was decided that the casualty should be taken ashore for further medical evaluation. The casualty was transferred to the lifeboat and taken to the lifeboat berth at the Port Authority Jetty, where ambulance paramedics were waiting. The casualty was then conveyed to hospital by ambulance for further tests.

With no further assistance required, the lifeboat was stood down and made ready for service by 8pm.

RNLI Media Contacts

For further information, please contact:

David Barrett, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for RNLI Wales & West, [email protected]

Claire Fitzpatrick-Smith, RNLI Regional Communications Manager for Wales, West of England and Isle of Man, 07977 728 315, [email protected]

Danielle Rush, RNLI Regional Communications Lead for Wales, West of England and Isle of Man, 07786 668829, [email protected]

RNLI Press Office, 01202 336789, [email protected]

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Davey Barrett
Lifeboat Press Officer, Angle Lifeboat Station

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