Latest news with #D-class
Western Telegraph
a day ago
- Climate
- Western Telegraph
Cardigan lifeboats called to group stranded near Tresaith
The group had become cut off by the tide to the north of Tresaith beach yesterday evening, Saturday, August 9. A member of the public contacted the UK Coastguard Authority which requested the assistance of both Cardigan lifeboats. (Image: Cardigan RNLI Lifeboat) The Atlantic and D-Class lifeboats were launched shortly after 6.36pm. The Atlantic lifeboat was launched by George in the bendy tractor with Simon at the helm and Ian, Derek and Ben as crew. The D-class lifeboat was launched by Sarah M in the Land Rover with Andrew at the helm and Stewart, Steff and Gwyn as crew. (Image: Cardigan RNLI Lifeboat) The lifeboats made best speed to the Tresaith area, with the D class using the smooth water of the Atlantic's wake to its best advantage. When the lifeboat crews arrived at the scene they could see that members of the public had launched a RIB from Tresaith beach and were in the process of transferring the individuals to safety. HM Coastguard Cardigan had also been tasked to the incident and was overseeing the evacuation. (Image: Cardigan RNLI Lifeboat) The lifeboats stood by until the four were confirmed to be out of danger. Both crews then made their way back to the lifeboat station. The lifeboats were recovered and made ready for service by 8.30pm. The RNLI says that the UK and Ireland have some of the biggest tidal ranges in the world. (Image: Cardigan RNLI Lifeboat) To avoid getting cut off by the tide you should check tide tables before you head out and be aware of your surroundings and the tide's direction while you are out. You can find out more information about tides through tide tables, apps, the Met Office, weather news or local websites. You can also get local tidal information from the local harbour master, tourist information centre and some seaside retail outlets. (Image: Cardigan RNLI Lifeboat)
North Wales Live
16-05-2025
- General
- North Wales Live
Climbers stuck on cliffs near South Stack sparks multi-agency rescue
Two climbers got stuck on cliffs near South Stack on Anglesey, sparking a multi-agency rescue. Cliff rescue teams and lifeboat crews were scrambled to the incident near Elin's Tower, after a man and woman became stuck. A RNLI Holyhead Lifeboat Station statement issued yesterday (Thursday) said: "Our lifeboat crew were called out on Wednesday, 14 May after two climbers got into difficulty on cliffs near South Stack. "Pagers sounded just after 3pm, requesting the launch of the all-weather lifeboat Frederick Storey Cockburn, and RNLI volunteers rushed quickly to the port where she is berthed, launching within minutes. The climbers, one male and one female, had become cragfast – unable to move up or down the cliffs - near Elin's Tower. "Local cliff rescue teams were already at the scene, and lifeboats were needed to support them in their endeavours to bring both casualties to safety. The D-class lifeboat at our flank station Trearddur Bay Lifeboat Station, Clive and Imelda Rawlins 2, was also paged, and in order to further support the rescue, our ILB, Mary and Archie Hooper, was also launched. "It had been decided that one casualty, who was nearer the top of the cliff would be winched up to the top by the cliff rescue volunteers, while the second casualty, who was in a lower position on the cliff face, was to be lowered to a ledge near sea level and then transferred back to shore by lifeboat. The lifeboat crews were able to assist in identifying where to place the ropes, further enabling a faster rescue. "Once the casualty was lowered down, she was first placed onto Trearddur Bay's D-class, before being safely transferred to our ALB. Meanwhile, the first casualty had been winched safely to the top of the cliffs." Lifeboats then headed to Trearddur Bay, where both casualties were reunited, safe and well. Coxswain Mark Wade said: "This was a great multi-agency rescue, alongside our flank station and the cliff rescue teams from Holyhead and Moelfre, with a good outcome for the casualties. Both climbers were well equipped and experienced, showing these incidents can happen to anyone." He added: "Thankfully they knew to call for help, and dialled 999 and asked for assistance."
