Person airlifted from popular North Wales beach after emergency response
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An emergency response saw a person airlifted from a beach in North Wales. The alert came in on Thursday afternoon at the popular Barkby Beach in Prestatyn.
A member of the public suffered a "medical incident" at around 2pm. The coastguard teams from Rhyl and Flint were called, along with RNLI Rhyl and the St John Ambulance.
They assisted the casualty and the landing of a Coastguard Rescue Helicopter on the beach. They then airlifted the casualty to hospital in Liverpool,
Rhyl Coastguard Rescue Team said: "On Thursday afternoon, team members were tasked to a medical incident on the beach. Also in attendance was Flint Coastguard Rescue Team St John Ambulance and RNLI Rhyl.
"The casualty was conveyed by Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 936 to hospital in the Liverpool area. HM Coastguard Crosby and HM Coastguard Southport were mobilised to secure the helicopter landing site at the hospital in Liverpool.
"We wish the casualty a speedy recovery. In a coastal emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."
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