Rhyl RNLI called out to reports of casualty with a leg injury near Kinmel Bay

The station’s inshore lifeboat (ILB) was launched at approximately 1.03pm to where the casualty was located. Shortly after the ILB was launched, HM Coastguard relayed to the crew that the casualty was now in the water with paramedics due to the fast-incoming tide.

The crew made best speed to the scene and arrived 5 minutes after launch. They found that the casualty had been extracted to the water’s edge by the ambulance team. The RNLI crew were able to assist the paramedics with the lifeboat stretcher, along with a Rhyl Coastguard Rescue Team member who was able to aid the crew and paramedics in evacuating the casualty from the beach.

The casualty was then transferred to the ambulance, where appropriate medical care was administered. The ILB then returned to the station in Rhyl at approximately 2.07pm, and was back on service by 2.20pm. Callum Robinson, Helm on the lifeboat said:

'This service call was great example of team work between the RNLI, Coastguard and Ambulance Service where the casualty was brought to safety in difficult circumstances due to the flooding tide.

'If you're planning a visit to the coast always carry a means of calling for help, such as a fully charged mobile phone. If you spot anyone in difficulty or find yourself in trouble - call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.'

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For further information, please contact:

Mia Morrison, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for Rhyl, [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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