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RNLI crew and lifeguard team up to rescue stricken kayakers
Yesterday, Sunday 12 July, New Quay RNLI were tasked at 16:00 by Milford Haven Coastguard to assist two kayakers reported to be in difficulty on the coast of Llangrannog.
An RNLI lifeguard was already on scene helping the casualties but, due to the prevailing conditions, they were being blown further offshore while assisting them.
New Quay RNLI’s D-class inshore lifeboat, the Will Morgan, launched immediately with three volunteer crew members onboard and made best speed to the location.
On arrival, the crew located the two casualties in a double-seated kayak alongside the RNLI lifeguard on a rescue board. All three were safely brought ashore to Llangrannog beach and no casualty care was required.
The lifeboat crew then returned to recover the kayak and rescue board, transporting both back to the beach before returning to New Quay Lifeboat Station, where the lifeboat was refuelled and made ready for service.
Huw Williams, New Quay RNLI’s volunteer helm, said: “This was a great example of the RNLI working together to help people in difficulty. The lifeguard had already reached the casualties, but the conditions were making it challenging to return safely to shore. Our crew was able to bring everyone back safely and recover the equipment.
“Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in the water or on the shore call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”
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For further information, please contact:
Kate Williams, 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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