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Offline SteveH

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Re: Rescue Services
« Reply #375 on: July 17, 2022, 10:24:00 am »
Not a local story, but it could be.................

Deaths of two boys aged 16 prompts warning to parents over open water swimming risks
Even if your child is a good swimmer, there can be hidden dangers

Recently, a 16-year-old boy died in the Aire and Calder Navigation canal in Wakefield, and the body of another 16-year-old boy was recovered from water filling an abandoned quarry in Wigan. And as the heatwave continues, The Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK, rlss.org.uk) warns that even if a child or young person is a good swimmer and open water looks safe, there can be many hidden dangers.

Here?s what parents should make sure children and young people know about the dangers of cooling off in open water?.......cont

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/deaths-two-boys-aged-16-24490242?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
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« Reply #376 on: July 20, 2022, 01:46:09 pm »
THE Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Her Majesty?s (HM) Coastguard are reminding families in Wales to take care when visiting the coast this summer.

New figures reveal that during the school summer holidays (July 23 ? Sep 1) last year, more than 800 lifeguard incidents were reported in Wales, many of which involved children and teenagers.

As schools prepare to break up in Wales, RNLI beach lifeguards are expecting to be extremely busy again during the long summer break.

Read more/safety advice   https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/20289608.rnli-hm-coastguard-offer-safety-advice-ahead-summer-holidays/
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« Reply #377 on: July 20, 2022, 03:04:00 pm »
I'm surprised that there seems to be no legal requirement for people when they go out in the sea.   Whether it's commercial fishing or just water sport such as canoeing, paddle boarding or any other water sports that could result in the people needing the services of the RNLI
Accidents can happen to anyone but some can be preventable and the  tragic consequences may be avoided
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« Reply #378 on: July 20, 2022, 05:25:15 pm »
I suspect it's a wealth thing. The UK law base is aimed squarely at the less well off.
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« Reply #379 on: July 20, 2022, 06:23:06 pm »
You could well be correct Ian but you can't economise on safety.    If you can't afford afford the equipment then you shouldn't do it and that applies to anything whether it's motoring, mountain climbing or water sports
How many times have we seen tragedies in the area that could have been avoided, it's so sad for everyone
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« Reply #380 on: July 25, 2022, 02:11:10 pm »
A PAIR of horses were brought to safety after swimming from Conwy Morfa to Llandudno.

This was just part of a busy week for the Llandudno Coastal Rescue Team, who rescued the horses, which saw seven call-outs and three training sessions.

Colwyn Bay reached record-high temperature during UK heatwave

Llandudno Coastguard said: ?The horses had thrown their riders on the beach at Conwy Morfa, swam across the river towards Llandudno and then made their way along the beach almost to the gun sites.

?Once the horses had calmed down, we were able to restrain them and to bring the horses back to safety.

?If you become aware of any dangerous situations or become lost or injured on the coast, phone 999 and ask for the Coastguard.?
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« Reply #381 on: July 25, 2022, 02:58:01 pm »
Cader Idris: Drunk men rescued from mountain.       Words just fail me, where were these idiots from?



https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-62289189
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« Reply #382 on: July 28, 2022, 10:08:03 am »
LLANDUDNO?S D Class Lifeboat Dr Barbara Saunderson launched at 4.39pm on Sunday, 24 July at the request of HM Coastguard.

They were asked to locate and assess the welfare of three swimmers in open water close to the old lighthouse on the Great Orme.

The three swimmers who were in wet suits informed the lifeboat crew that they did not need assistance and were coasteering their way back to the nearest beach.

The crew decided in consultation with the coastguard to remain on scene until the group had made their way to a safe location where safety advice was offered by the local coastguard team.

A spokesperson from Llandudno Lifeboat Station explained: ?The RNLI has comprehensive safety advice so you can find the information you need to make the most out of your time at the coast.

?Whether you're going to the beach, exploring the coast, or venturing out onto the water, we have the sea safety advice to help you stay safe.?...........https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/20579374.llandudno-inshore-lifeboat-checks-safety-swimmers/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
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Re: Rescue Services
« Reply #383 on: August 01, 2022, 03:26:10 pm »
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« Reply #384 on: August 01, 2022, 03:33:03 pm »
Children were in 'grave danger' of drowning after being swept out to sea while paddleboarding
The parents of the children were given a 'very stern talking to' after the youngsters were rescued       No life jackets!  What on earth were the parents of the 6 children thinking?    Thank goodness for the RNLI and especially for the man in the boat that went out to rescue them.
A large donation to the rescue services is the least those parents could do




https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/children-were-grave-danger-drowning-24640396
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« Reply #385 on: August 01, 2022, 03:35:58 pm »
Special award of the week to that dingy crew, kept their heads, and dealt with the situation correctly, outstanding.
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« Reply #386 on: August 02, 2022, 10:10:02 am »
More must be done to prevent deaths due to drowning in Wales, a Senedd committee has found. The issue has been investigated after a mum from north Wales campaigned for better water safety and drowning prevention in Wales

Leeanne Bartley?s son, Mark Allen, died after jumping into cold water at Gorton Reservoir, Manchester, in June 2018. Since then, she has campaigned tirelessly for better water safety measures in Wales and across the UK, including the petitions calling for rescue equipment to be mandatory.

The committee's report has now been published and found drowning prevention measures are hindered by a lack of coordination from the Welsh Government. The issue of water safety does not fall under one specific minister?s responsibility and straddles various Government departments.

Measures to increase awareness of the dangers posed by water and to improve water safety ? including allocating a specific minister to lead this work are among the recommendations. That would help choose one consistent educational message across all of Wales ? which experts say is crucial for preventing drowning deaths.

Read more  https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/more-done-prevent-deaths-due-24634016?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
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Re: Rescue Services
« Reply #387 on: August 03, 2022, 03:53:22 pm »
Quote from: Hugo on August 01, 2022, 03:33:03 pm
Children were in 'grave danger' of drowning after being swept out to sea while paddleboarding
The parents of the children were given a 'very stern talking to' after the youngsters were rescued       No life jackets!  What on earth were the parents of the 6 children thinking?    Thank goodness for the RNLI and especially for the man in the boat that went out to rescue them.
A large donation to the rescue services is the least those parents could do
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/children-were-grave-danger-drowning-24640396

I think this is similar, but a different story.................

Danger-to-life warning extended to 11 beaches in North Wales after ?foolhardy? teens pulled from sea
Everyone else followed RNLI advice not to use inflatables but the youngsters complained ?it wasn?t that windy?

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/danger-life-warning-extended-11-24658870
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Re: Rescue Services
« Reply #388 on: August 03, 2022, 04:25:05 pm »
An extract from that same story
?Unfortunately, none of the casualties wore lifejackets, and they also didn?t have means of communication or had they informed anybody ashore of their intentions.?

When will they ever learn?
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Re: Rescue Services
« Reply #389 on: August 04, 2022, 10:18:36 am »
Got into trouble but did the right thing..stayed calm

Girl rescued off Gwynedd coast was 'calm and was floating on her back'
Three others were also in the sea as Barmouth lifeboat launched

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/girl-rescued-gwynedd-coast-calm-24666851
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