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Offline SteveH

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Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
« Reply #300 on: April 16, 2021, 10:20:08 am »
Another of these stories that needs to be printed in inland newspapers.

Holidaying teens ticked off after beach fun almost ends in tragedy
The three youngsters drifted out to sea and were only spotted by chance further down the coast

They launched a yellow inflatable dinghy from Barmouth main beach and drifted half a mile out to sea earlier this afternoon.

The youngsters had no means of signalling for help and were only spotted by chance by a member of the public.

A Barmouth Coastguard rescue vessel was launched and it was joined by an RNLI inshore rescue boat.

The trio were returned to shore where Coastguard officers set about trying to contact their parents.
“They had no mean of keeping warm, no means of alerting anyone and no means of contacting their parents,” said a Coastguard spokesperson.  “We returned them to their caregivers.”

The Coastguard said the three young teenagers had been wholly unprepared for their seaside jaunt.
It said the group had, on this occasion, been lucky.
“The three teenagers who totally unprepared and the situation could easily have escalated,” said the spokesperson.
“They were very fortunate to be spotted as there were no other vessels in the area at the time.


“This highlights the need for people to take some means of communication with them in a boat.
“However we always say that inflatables should be left for the pool and not used untethered on the shoreline.”
After being returned to the beach the youngsters were handed out some “safety advice”.
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Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard
« Reply #301 on: April 21, 2021, 04:26:41 pm »
The RNLI is warning people in Wales to take beach safety seriously ahead of some of the highest tides of the year, which often see people becoming cut off and requiring the RNLI’s help.

The Spring tides will build this weekend and peak on Wednesday April 28.


The lifesaving charity is urging people to check the weather and tides before visiting the coast.

RNLI statistics for Wales show people getting cut off by the tide caused almost 10 per cent of all RNLI lifeboat launches over the last decade - more than double the UK average. Lifeguards rescue hundreds more stranded people every year.

RNLI Water Safety Lead Chris Cousens said: "RNLI lifeboats around the Welsh coast are ready to respond to emergency situations, but we are urging people to think very carefully about beach safety. "People becoming cut off by the tide makes up a greater proportion of lifeguard and lifeboat rescues here in Wales than other areas of the UK. We’d urge people to think carefully before setting off on a coastal walk, especially during the big Spring tides.

"The tide comes in and out twice in each 24 hour period, and while tide times can be accurately predicted, they vary at each location and change each day. A beach or coastal area may appear a safe place for a walk, but incoming tide can quickly leave you stranded. On bigger tides like we will see in the coming days, places will be cut off by the tide quicker than normal and places usually unaffected by the tide may also be cut off.

"That’s why checking the weather and tides using a trusted online source, such as magicseaweed.com, the BBC weather or a tidal prediction app before setting off on any trip is essential.

"However, we realise that people setting out on a walk may not have that understanding of what the tide time means to them. For this reason we were keen to share time-lapse footage to clearly illustrate how sandbanks and gullies can very quickly become flooded by the tide."

The combination of an increased number of visitors to the Welsh coast, the gradual easing of restrictions could potentially put a huge amount of pressure on the charity’s volunteer crews and lifeguards.

The RNLI is urging anyone choosing to visit the coast to make sure they keep themselves and their families safe by following beach safety advice along with the government’s advice on travel and social distancing:

· Visit a lifeguarded beach where possible and swim between the red and yellow flags - we have a number of patrolled beaches around the coast from the Easter holidays – find your nearest at rnli.org.uk/lifeguardedbeaches

· Wherever you are, check the weather forecast, tide times and read local hazard signage to understand local risks

· If you fall into the water unexpectedly, FLOAT TO LIVE. Fight your instinct to thrash around, lean back, extend your arms and legs, and Float.

· In an emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.


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Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard /Mountain Rescue
« Reply #302 on: April 26, 2021, 02:34:09 pm »
A walker was airlifted to hospital after suffering a leg injury while walking on Snowdon.

Emergency crews were called out on Saturday evening after the walker suffered an injury while walking along the Pyg Track and was left unable to move.

Mountain rescue volunteers were scrambled to the scene to assist, before the casualty was winched from the mountain and flown to hospital.

A spokesman for the Royal Air Force Mountain Rescue Service said: "On Saturday evening, after a full day of training, three of our RAF Valley Mountain Rescue Team personnel heard of a Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team callout developing.

"As our personnel were in the immediate vicinity of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team base, they decided to offer their assistance which was accepted by Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team.

"This combined fast party drove along the extremely busy Miners Track (Snowdon).

The incident was the second which required the coastguard helicopter on Saturday, and came just hours after a 21-year-old man was flown to hospital after suffering a head injury.

The man had been scrambling up rocks on Moel Siabod when he slipped and fell around 50ft before hitting his head on the ground.

Full article  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/mountain-rescuers-drove-along-extremely-20465660

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« Reply #303 on: April 27, 2021, 09:49:08 am »
RNLI lifesavers saved 24 people between June and August, compared with 14 lives the previous year.

The latest annual statistics show that in 2020, RNLI volunteer crews at the 30 lifeboat stations - between Flint and Penarth - launched 918 times, aided 991 people and saved 36 lives.

During the summer, RNLI lifeguards on beaches in South Wales, West Wales and Denbighshire in North Wales attended 1,046 incidents and aided 2,673 people.

This year, with more people expected to be holidaying close to home, the RNLI is predicting a summer like no other.

The latest figures show in the RNLI’s West region, (which includes 30 stations in Wales, 11 in the North West of England and five stations on the Isle of Man) that the majority of call outs were to people out walking and running and not expecting to end up in the water.

RNLI lifeboats launched 112 times to people requiring help after slipping or falling – significantly higher than anywhere else in the UK and Ireland.

Figures also show that people becoming cut off by the tide is a huge cause of concern; Across Wales and the West, there has been 115 lifeboat calls out to people who have found themselves stranded by the tide.

The figure is almost double the national average.

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Re: Rescue Services
« Reply #304 on: April 27, 2021, 01:15:37 pm »
PLEASE NOTE  the thread Re: Air / Sea Rescue / RNLI / Coastguard /Mountain Rescue  now called RESCUE SERVICES


PADDLE boarders had to be helped after misjudging the strength of the wind and its direction

At 4pm on April 25, Conwy Lifeboat was launched to reports of paddle boarders in difficulty off West Shore beach.

RNLI Conwy Water Safety Team posted on Facebook: "Tide was approaching low water and offshore winds were blowing across the beach from the Orme.

"The casualties were experienced, wore buoyancy aids and had a means of calling for help (mobile phone in a water proof pouch) but had misjudged the wind direction and strength."

A Paddle Board 'safety hack' has been shared in light of the incident.

The post added: "Remember that the weather can catch you out no matter your experience.

"Be safe on the water."

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Re: Rescue Services
« Reply #305 on: May 13, 2021, 11:05:49 am »
Historic 'Flagship of Liverpool' tall ship rescued by RNLI off North Wales
The ship named Zebu has previously circumnavigated the globe and work is taking place to return it to its former glory

During the 1980s, the ship was involved in Operation Raleigh, a four year round-the-world expedition, in which thousands of young people were given the chance to play a part.

From the late 1980s, the ship was based at Liverpool and became known as the "Flagship of Liverpool"

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/historic-flagship-liverpool-tall-ship-20586016

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Re: Rescue Services
« Reply #306 on: May 16, 2021, 10:23:23 am »
Update on above........ Not going well for this ship.

LIVE: Rescue operation to save historic ship stuck at 45-degree angle on Holyhead breakwater
The 100ft tall ship Zebu has become lodged against the structure

"The statement continues: "The attempted tow (off the breakwater) was unsuccessful.

"We then asked Holyhead Coastguard (land based) Rescue Team and Holyhead RNLI inshore and all weather lifeboats to assist. We also called Holyhead Harbour Authority to assist.

"Unfortunately, the tide was dropping and we were unable to get the Tall Ship off the breakwater."

The 100ft long wooden vessel remains aground against the rocky foundations of the breakwater about 600 metres from Holyhead Marina.

It is described "hard over" at a 45 degree angle."

live reports    https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-rescue-operation-save-historic-20607710

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Re: Rescue Services
« Reply #307 on: May 16, 2021, 04:26:10 pm »
15.22   High tide
Hopes that the vessel could be refloated at high tide appear to be receding.

As the tide has come in, the Zebu has taken more water and there appears to be a lot of head-scratching going on by the assembled experts.

"There's not much going on at the moment.
There's no great rescue operation taking place.
To me, it looks a bit like damage limitation at the moment."

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Re: Rescue Services
« Reply #308 on: May 17, 2021, 09:58:10 am »
Shocking pictures show terrible fate for historic ship as salvage experts race against time
Just two days after being towed into Holyhead harbour, the Zebu was facing an even bigger problem after she lost her moorings

cont/photos  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/shocking-pictures-show-terrible-fate-20609845

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« Reply #309 on: May 18, 2021, 03:45:19 pm »
Historic stricken ship stuck on Holyhead breakwater to be dismantled as bad weather approaches
Tall Ship Zebu is stuck at 45-degree angle

It is understood that the 83-year-old Tall Ship Zebu has been too badly damaged to be salvaged.

A crane company is expecting to remove the two masts today with bad weather forecast.
The rest of the dismantling work is expected to be completed next week.

"It's very sad," said Mark Francis, of Bob Francis Crane Hire. "She's a piece of British nautical history.
"There will never be another one like her built again because the skills and crafts needed are being lost."

He added: "We are taking all the rigging and the masts off to stabilise the hull. We may have to stop then until next week because of a freshening blow."

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/historic-stricken-ship-stuck-holyhead-20621155

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Re: Rescue Services
« Reply #310 on: May 21, 2021, 09:32:49 am »
'Strong chance and hope' historic tall ship stricken on Holyhead breakwater can still be saved
Liverpool's Tall Ship Zebu is not as badly damaged as previously feared

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/strong-chance-hope-historic-tall-20640036

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Re: Rescue Services
« Reply #311 on: May 28, 2021, 12:20:54 pm »
The RNLI and HM Coastguard are launching the safety campaign ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend and half-term which urges people to choose lifeguarded beaches when they visit the coast.

The charity has also teamed up with experts at Bangor University to collaborate and explore the best ways to keep people safe.

The key summer safety advice is:

Visit a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags
If you get into trouble Float to Live – lie on your back and relax, resisting the urge to thrash about
Call 999 or 112 in an emergency and ask for the Coastguard


RNLI statistics for Wales show people enjoying a walk and getting cut off by the tide caused almost 10 per cent of all RNLI lifeboat launches over the last decade - more than double the UK average. Lifeguards rescue hundreds more stranded people every year.

The partnership with Bangor University will help the RNLI to gain a better understanding of people’s understanding of tides and the associated risks at the coast.

As part of a long-term project, the lifesaving charity and leading Welsh university will shortly launch a survey to gain a better understanding of people’s knowledge to be able to effectively explore the appropriate interventions.

With bigger than usual tides this Bank Holiday weekend, the RNLI is hopeful people will take heed of specialist advice.

cont   https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19335197.lifeguards-back-posts-safety-campaign-launched-stark-figures-reveal-millions-plan-visit-welsh-coast/

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Re: Rescue Services
« Reply #312 on: May 31, 2021, 10:29:45 am »
Five calls outs to reported inflatables out at sea.

“The final call was to a rigid inflatable boat one mile off Llandulas jetty, near to the ‘Nicola Faith’ spot.

“A party of three foreign persons had attempted to row to the site, but found returning against the offshore wind and ebb tide too much.

“The all-weather lifeboat launched and escorted the casualties back to Llandulas beach.”

Coxswain Martin Jones stressed the importance of attaching a rope to an inflatable and running it to a point on shore, to prevent it blowing away.

He said: “Luckily, no-one was aboard these inflatables but they were all recovered over half a mile from shore, showing how the elements, even on a sunny day, could catch people unawares.

“The last call showed how unprepared people can be for a trip on the sea." A mile is a long way to row back against the elements.”


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Re: Rescue Services
« Reply #313 on: May 31, 2021, 11:27:34 am »
It's the silly season again, hot weather and the idiots come out and risk their lives and also the lives of the rescuers.        I wonder how many of the rescued people were wearing life jackets?

On the same sort of thread I wonder how long it will be before we hear about the RNLI being called out on the West Shore Llandudno to save people stranded on the sandbanks         &shake&

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Re: Rescue Services
« Reply #314 on: May 31, 2021, 03:17:18 pm »
There now appears to be 2 rafts there .
Mad, Bad and Dangerous to know.