Rescue Services

[SteveH]

Here we go again.......BBC report today

A woman with heatstroke was left by the majority of her group at the top of a mountain in north Wales, say rescuers.

Aberdyfi search and rescue team said it was alerted at around 15:00 BST on Sunday of an incident near the summit of Cader Idris, in Eryri National Park.

The team said two members of the woman's organised group stayed to help her.

The rest, including organisers, "opted to continue with their day, and played no further part in her care or rescue".

The woman was helped by a number of members of the public, including a GP, before she was safely escorted off the mountain at about 18:00.

Graham O'Hanlon, of Aberdyfi search and rescue team, said: "We are unsure of the details of the original group and the justification put forward by the organisers for leaving a potentially seriously ill woman behind in order to continue their day.

"We are, however, pleased to note that both people within the group and other passers-by felt able to offer assistance to a fellow mountaineer in trouble."

[SteveH]

Welsh beaches: Stay safe plea as most lifeguard patrols end

People are being urged to take care after lifeguard patrols on most Welsh beaches ended for the summer - despite temperatures soaring.

Only a handful of larger beaches will be watched by RNLI crews despite the fact crowds are expected to head to the coast in the hot weather.

The RNLI urged people to be careful with inflatable paddleboards and kayaks.

The charity said it had seen an increase in incidents in the last week.

The Met Office said temperatures could reach almost 33C on Saturday in the UK, making it the sixth consecutive day of the mercury exceeding 30C.

But there is a warning for thunderstorms for parts of Wales from 14:00 BST.

"People are flocking to the coast despite kids going back to school," said Anya Walton, who has been a lifeguard in Pembrokeshire for five years.

"There aren't necessarily lifeguards there any more, however, we're really lucky to have amazing volunteer lifeboat crews around the country."

cont https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66720515

[Hugo]

Well what can you say about this latest incident?
RNLI and coastguard called after more than 100 people become trapped by incoming tide
Deep gullies formed behind the incoming tide, trapping people on a sandbank


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rnli-coastguard-called-after-more-27688414

[SteveH]

 

[SteveH]

A STRICKEN power vessel on the River Conwy required assistance from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) yesterday morning (September 28).

At 10.45am yesterday, Conwy RNLI was tasked by HM Coastguard to assist the vessel, with its inshore lifeboat, The May-Bob, subsequently launched.

Arriving on scene, and taking into account the tide was on the verge of ebbing and the location of the vessel being above sandbanks, it was agreed that the vessel, with its four people on board, be taken under tow to the safety of Conwy Marina.

The skipper on the vessel undertook the correct procedures with deploying the anchor in order to hold their position, given the loss of engine power of the boat, and to radio HM Coastguard to ask for assistance.

With the safe return of the casualty vessel to Conwy Marina, the lifeboat returned to station where it was cleaned, refuelled and made ready for its next use.

[SteveH]

A YACHT which  suffered an engine failure had to be rescued off Anglesey.                     ref pioneer

Llandudno volunteers crewing the all-weather relief Shannon class lifeboat John Metters (Boat Number 13-26) launched at 1.30pm on Monday, October 16 to locate and assist the stranded forty five-foot yacht on route to Liverpool.

RNLI Llandudno Lifeboat posted on Facebook: "The yacht which suffered an engine failure and was unable to make way due to the very light winds was located approx. three nautical miles off Penmon Point northeast of Anglesey.

"Llandudno lifeboat arrived shortly before 2.10pm to secure the casualty vessel with one person on board, in consultation with the HM Coastguard it was decided to undertake a tow to an offshore mooring in one of the Beaumaris boat yards.

"On arrival at Beaumaris the lifeboat crew were able to secure the casualty vessel to a safe mooring before returning to Llandudno Lifeboat Station to be recovered and prepared for future launches."

[SteveH]

I watched it last night, it shows just how dangerous a simple walk on the beach can be, if you do not look for warning notices and flags.

BBC programme shows Conwy RNLI crew rescue man and boy in Llandudno     

THE rescuing of a man and a 10-year-old boy who had been swept away by the tide at West Shore Beach, Llandudno was shown as part of a BBC documentary last night (October 19).

?Saving Lives at Sea?, on BBC Two, yesterday showed how Conwy?s Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) crew brought the two stranded casualties to safety.

Now in its eight series, the programme documents the lives of the men and women of the RNLI.

cony https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23867906.bbc-programme-shows-conwy-rnli-crew-rescue-man-boy-llandudno/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

You can watch Saving Lives at Sea on Thursday evenings at 8pm on BBC Two, or on iPlayer.

[SteveH]

Desperate swimmer spotted clinging to Llandudno Pier as RNLI raced to save him
The man just about managed to 'keep his head above the water' as emergency services launched a 'time critical rescue'

A swimmer in trouble, clinging to Llandudno Pier, was saved after a race against time this morning. The experienced swimmer got into trouble and suffering leg cramps as he was pushed away from the shore by winds.

Llandudno RNLI crew members were launched to save the stricken swimmer in a "time critical rescue", who was managing to "keep his head just above the water."

A RNLI Llandundo Lifeboat statement said: "Llandudno inshore lifeboat Doctor Barabara Saunderson was tasked to launch by HM Holyhead Coastguard at 10.35 am this morning. The volunteer crew of three were asked to search and locate a swimmer in peril who had been seen by a member of public clinging to Llandudno Pier.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/desperate-swimmer-spotted-clinging-llandudno-28010576?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

LIVE: Huge Snowdonia search underway for four missing teenagers
Police, helicopters, coastguard and mountain rescue teams have been deployed overnight in a bid to trace the whereabouts of the boys who were last seen on Sunday

Live report   https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/live-huge-snowdonia-search-underway-28143868#source=breaking-news

[SteveH]

Update on above..........Here's a quick summary of what we know so far:

Tributes have poured in after Wilf Henderson, Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen and Hugo Morris, from Shrewsbury, were found in an overturned, partially submerged car in Gwynedd, north Wales
The boys had not been seen since Sunday morning, prompting a major search
North Wales Police confirmed four bodies were found in the car, which appears to have come off the road on the A4085 in Garreg, near Tremadog in Gwynedd
Supt Owain Llewellyn said it "appears to have been a tragic accident"

Supt Llewellyn said it was thought the group travelled to Harlech on Saturday with plans to camp in Eryri - also called Snowdonia - on Sunday.

cont  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67485456


Live update   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-wales-67484258

[SteveH]

DEPUTY North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Wayne Jones, High Sheriff of Clwyd Kate Hill-Trevor, and High Sherriff of Gwynedd Janet Phillips met some of the team from North Wales 4x4 Response at their base in Gwyddelwern.

They were there to inspect the group?s new Community Support Trailer (CST) and to learn more about how money from the Your Community, Your Choice fund is being used to help support the emergency services in responding to incidents.

The Your Community, Your Choice fund supports grass-roots projects and is supported by the North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner, North Wales Police and Community Trust (PACT) and North Wales Police (NWP).

The funding for Your Community, Your Choice comes partly from money seized by the courts through the Proceeds of Crime Act, with the rest from the Police and Crime Commissioner.

4x4 Response Wales is a voluntary organisation providing a range of support to the emergency services during extreme weather or other events which impact on vulnerable communities.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23942785.4x4-response-wales-supporting-emergency-services-communities/

[SteveH]

Yr Wyddfa rescuers 'near limit' as call-outs rocket on 'world's busiest mountain'
There has been a 300% increase in call-outs in the last 15 years on mountain where people queue an hour to touch summit

 hill walker injured in a fall on Yr Wyddfa(Snowdon) and a pair of walkers stuck in full winter conditions near the summit were the latest call-outs for Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team volunteers. These were rescue numbers 300 and 301 for 2023 - a 300% increase on 15 years ago.

It is not surprising given the mountain's incredible popularity that sees walkers queue for over an hour to get a summit picture. The rescue team says around 500,000 people are now visiting the mountain each year. This makes it the busiest mountain in the UK and "possibly the world".

More people means more call-outs and the team say that an increase in the number of attendances is now placing huge pressure on the volunteers. With incidents frequently occurring during busy holiday periods, team members are increasingly being asked to attend several incidents a day, leading to team member fatigue and the risk of volunteer burn out, especially during busy periods.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/yr-wyddfa-rescuers-near-limit-28314221?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[Hugo]

Llanberis mountain rescuers face burnout after busiest year

Accidents can happen to anyone, even the most experienced walkers who are fully prepared and equipped for the mountains.   The problem is with the number of people walking up the mountains and Snowdon in particular.    Some walkers are just irresponsible and have no thought whatsoever for the Mountain Rescue Team who put their own lives at risk on every call out.      I don't know what the answer is as you can't change the habits of certain people


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67758217

[Hugo]

Dramatic video shows rescuers crawling up Snowdonia mountain in gale-force winds
The rescue, during Storm Elin, ended well but rescuers have repeated warnings to go prepared.    What on earth was the person doing up there in the dark anyway?


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dramatic-video-shows-rescuers-crawling-28329327

[SteveH]

THE RNLI has launched its annual Christmas fundraising appeal, with a focus on the generations of families who volunteer their time and commitment 24/7, 365 days a year.

On average, RNLI lifeboats launch more than 100 times during the Christmas period every year. Whatever weather winter throws at them, RNLI crews are ready to battle the elements to save lives at sea.

These rescues, and others all year round, are only made possible by the RNLI?s generous supporters, helping to fund the essential kit, training and equipment needed by lifeboat crews.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24004710.father-son-rescue-team-christmas-llandudno-rnli/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589