People rescued after reported poisoning on island off Wales
People rescued after reported poisoning on island off Wales
The pair were rescued and then taken to A&E
Sully Island off the coast of the Vale of Glamorgan where casualties were rescued after eating a poisonous plant
Emergency services were tasked to an island off the coast of Wales after people reportedly suffered poisoning from a plant they'd ingested.
The incident happened at Sully Island off the Vale of Glamorgan, Barry Dock RNLI confirmed on Tuesday.
The RNLI's inshore lifeboats (ILBs) were tasked to the small tidal island a short distance from Sully coast on Saturday, May 3, to help two casualties who believed they had ingested hemlock.
The crew were told the casualties were experienced foragers and were on the eastern beach at the time they ate part of the plant.
Hemlock is a highly poisonous plant which produces umbrella-like clusters of white flowers in warmer seasons and climates. It tends to be found in damp places such as ditches, riverbanks, and waste ground. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here .
In a statement the RNLI confirmed the pair have since made a full recovery. They said: 'Barry Dock RNLI's inshore lifeboat was tasked by HM Coastguard on Saturday, May 3, to locate, assess, and medevac two casualties on Sully Island reported to have potentially ingested hemlock.
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'The volunteer crew were advised the casualties, experienced foragers, were on the eastern beach and were located quickly.
'On arrival the casualties were showing signs of anxiety so the crew immediately fitted them with lifejackets and embarked both onto the ILB for immediate transport to the mainland.
'Once ashore they were handed to Barry coastguard rescue team (CRT) who identified elevated pulse rates. Oxygen was prepared from the ILB's supply with an RNLI crew member staying to assist the CRT with care.
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'The officer in charge remained in contact with the ambulance service while the crew monitored the casualties. As the tide fell the ILB could not remain on scene so with their condition stable and a plan in place Barry Dock ILB stood down returned to station and was made ready for service while the casualties were taken to A&E.'
Bill Kitchen, lifeboat operations manager at Barry Dock RNLI, added: 'We've since been in touch and are very relieved to hear that both have made a full recovery.
"They absolutely made the right call in seeking help – in situations like this it's crucial that medical attention is sought without delay. We're very glad this had a positive outcome.'
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