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Llandudno RNLI Launches in Challenging Conditions to Porth Eirias

Lifeboats News Release

Llandudno’s inshore lifeboat was tasked at 6:06pm on Wednesday 13 May, following reports of two people cut off on the breakwater at Porth Eirias in poor weather conditions.

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The volunteer crew quickly assembled and prepared the inshore lifeboat for launch. Due to the strong north westerly conditions and rough sea state, the station also prepared the all-weather lifeboat to launch if required, providing additional cover for the inshore crew.

With four crew members on board, the inshore lifeboat launched into challenging conditions and made its way towards Porth Eirias. Shortly after launching, HM Coastguard informed the crew that one casualty had managed to make their way to safety, although the second person remained in difficulty.

The lifeboat continued around the Little Orme in a strong and confused sea towards Rhos-on-Sea, where Llandudno Coastguard Rescue Team were also in attendance. As the crew approached the area, they received a further update confirming that the second casualty had also managed to get ashore.

With no further assistance required, the lifeboat was stood down and returned to station. Due to the sea conditions, the decision was made to recover the lifeboat at the old lifeboat slipway, in the lee of the Great Orme.

After the recovery, our volunteer crew were very grateful to receive a hot cup of tea kindly provided by The Merrion Hotel, Llandudno. Thank you for the support, it was very much appreciated by the crew after a challenging evening on the water.

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RNLI Media Contacts

For further information, please contact:

Luke Heritage, 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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Luke Heritage
Lifeboat Press Officer, Llandudno Lifeboat Station

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