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Llandudno RNLI Launches to Multiple Incidents

Lifeboats News Release

On Monday 25 May at 6:28pm, Llandudno’s inshore lifeboat launched following reports of two people in the water off Llandudno Pier who were believed to be drifting further out to sea.

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The lifeboat, with four volunteer crew on board, made best speed to the reported location and immediately began searching the area on arrival. Nothing could initially be seen, so the crew carried out a number of search patterns around the pier and surrounding bay.

While the search was ongoing, further reports were received of six people cut off by the tide on the old beach to the west of the pier, along with a family of four reported to be in difficulty near Pigeon’s Cave. The lifeboat temporarily diverted from the search to assess the situation and advise those involved of the rapidly incoming tide. The casualties were assisted away from the affected areas and guided to safety before being further advised by Llandudno Coastguard.

Following this, the inshore lifeboat resumed its search operation alongside HM Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 336. After an extensive search of the area, with nothing found, the lifeboat was stood down and returned to station at 9:15pm.

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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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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

Luke Heritage
Lifeboat Press Officer, Llandudno Lifeboat Station

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