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Western Telegraph
12 hours ago
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- Western Telegraph
Lifeboat search for missing child off Pembrokeshire coast
The alert came just moments after volunteers wrapped up a fundraising event at Fishguard's MAYDAY Picnic, which supported the RNLI's annual Mayday campaign with food and live entertainment. At 4.07pm, HM Coastguard requested the launch of the Trent class all-weather lifeboat Blue Peter VII and the D-class inshore lifeboat Edward Arthur Richardson. Crews were asked to help search for a missing 12-year-old last seen on rocks at Cwm-Yr-Eglwys. Cedwyn Rogers, volunteer lifeboat press officer and crew member at Fishguard RNLI, said: "A service launch coming at the end of a fundraising event is a poignant reminder of the dedication of our fundraising and sea-going volunteers and the generosity of our supporters. "Without that support, the service could not exist. "Both launches resulted in a positive outcome, and both new helms achieved an important milestone by commanding their first service launch." The child was found safe by police shortly after the search began, and the lifeboats were stood down. This marked the second launch of the week for the crew. On May 28, the inshore lifeboat was launched to assist with a police incident. The recent callouts were the first service launches for newly qualified ILB helms Bryn Smith and Florian Caroff. Mr Rogers also used the opportunity to remind the public of the RNLI's lifesaving advice. He said: "Whilst Saturday's launch thankfully resulted in the child being found safe on shore, we would like to take the opportunity to remind everyone of our easy to remember advice for adults and children should they find themselves in difficulty in the water." He said that people should float to live, by relaxing and trying to breathe normally, tilting the head back with ears submerged and moving hands and legs to stay afloat. He said that it's okay if your legs sink as people float differently.
BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Crosby Beach warning after 'intoxicated' woman rescued
An "intoxicated female" got stuck face down in beach mud, prompting a major rescue, coastguard officials have was found unconscious at Crosby Beach, in Merseyside, by emergency services who gave her oxygen after her friends called 999 on Saturday evening.A HM Coastguard representative said they were joined by police and fire officers as they carried the woman on a stretcher for about half a mile (800m) across the sand to an rescue officer Daniel Aspey said they "wish the casualty a full and speedy recovery", adding that she was "very lucky that her friends called 999 for the coastguard". "Mud can be extremely dangerous - and when combined with alcohol or drugs, the risk increases significantly," he added. Mr Aspey said a paramedic on the beach and coastguard officers searched for the individual in their specialist 4x4 vehicle."We were fortunate to have the support of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust for a difficult stretcher carry across the sand," he added. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Wales Online
Event ends with frantic search for missing child
Event ends with frantic search for missing child RNLI volunteers acted on reports that a 12-year-old child had gone missing with fears they had fallen into the water The view from the all-weather lifeboat as it provided shelter to the inshore lifeboat on their return to the lifeboat station. (Image: RNLI/Cedwyn Rogers ) Welsh RNLI volunteers were called into action after reports that a 12-year-old child had gone missing near the coast. The MAYDAY Picnic funraising event had just finished on Saturday when HM Coastguard tasked the Fishguard crew at 4.07pm. The child had last been seen on rocks at Cwm-Yr-Eglwys, and there were concerns they may have entered the water. Both the all-weather lifeboat Blue Peter VII and the inshore lifeboat Edward Arthur Richardson were launched and began searching the coastline between Dinas Head and Aberfforest. Thankfully, the child was found safe and well by police shortly after the search began and both lifeboats were stood down. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here This was the second launch of the week for Fishguard RNLI and a milestone for volunteer crew members Bryn Smith and Florian Caroff, who each took charge of their first callouts after recently qualifying as inshore lifeboat helms. Cedwyn Rogers, volunteer press officer and crew member, said: 'A service launch coming at the end of a fundraising event is a real reminder of the dedication of both our sea-going and fundraising volunteers. 'Without the support of the community, we couldn't do what we do.' The RNLI is reminding the public of its 'Float to Live' advice a simple set of steps that can help save lives in the water. What to do if you get into trouble in the water The RNLI regularly reminds people that heading to the coast or out on the water is a great way to have fun and stay active. But if you're not careful, it's a lot easier to get into trouble in the water than you might think. Conditions can change quickly and if you're not prepared, you can easily get caught out. This is what you should do if you find yourself in trouble: 'Float to Live' 1. Relax and try to breath normally 2. Tilt your head back with ears submerged 3. Move your hands and legs to stay afloat 4. It's okay if your legs sink, we all float differently' In a coastal emergency, call 999 in the UK or 112 in Ireland and ask for the Coastguard to contact the RNLI. If you need to contact the RNLI for non-emergency situations, you can call 0300 300 9990 (UK), 01 511 9837 (Ireland), or +44 1202 663234 (from other countries). Article continues below
Pembrokeshire Herald
2 days ago
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- Pembrokeshire Herald
Fishguard RNLI fundraiser ends with lifeboat launch
The fundraising event had just drawn to a close when crew were tasked to assist in a search for a vulnerable missing person FISHGUARD RNLI volunteer fundraising branch had been hosting a MAYDAY Picnic fundraiser in aid of the RNLI MAYDAY campaign, this saw families enjoying an afternoon of food and live entertainment when at 4.07pm, just as the event had finished the crew received a request from HM Coastguard to launch both the charity's Trent class all-weather lifeboat Blue Peter VII and D-class inshore lifeboat (ILB) Edward Arthur Richardson to assist Coastguard teams and police in the search for a missing twelve year old child. The child had last been seen on rocks at Cwm-Yr-Eglwys and there were concerns they may have entered the water. The lifeboats were tasked with conducting a shoreline search from Dinas Head around to Aberfforest. Lifeboats made best speed to the area, and had not long begun their search when information was received that the child had been located safe by police and lifeboats were stood down. This was the second launch this week for the volunteer crew when on Wednesday 28 May the ILB was launched to assist with a police incident. Having recently qualified as ILB helms, these were the first shouts for Bryn Smith and Florian Caroff respectively in command of the ILB. Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer and crew member at Fishguard RNLI, Cedwyn Rogers said: 'A service launch coming at the end of a fundraising event is a poignant reminder of the dedication of our fundraising and sea-going volunteers and the generosity of our supporters. Without that support, the service could not exist.' 'Both launches resulted in a positive outcome, and both new helms achieved an important milestone by commanding their first service launch.' 'Whilst Saturday's launch thankfully resulted in the child being found safe on shore, we would like to take the opportunity to remind everyone of our easy to remember advice for adults and children should they find themselves in difficulty in the water. 'Float to Live' 1. Relax and try to breath normally 2. Tilt your head back with ears submerged 3. Move your hands and legs to stay afloat 4. It's okay if your legs sink, we all float differently'
Pembrokeshire Herald
2 days ago
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- Pembrokeshire Herald
VC Gallery reopens in Haverfordwest after flood repairs
DURING the past week New Quay RNLI lifeboats launched four times in the space of six days. The first callout was last Friday (23 May) at 7.30pm when New Quay RNLI's Shannon class all-weather lifeboat, the Roy Barker V, launched on service to assist a sailor in distress, approximately 3 miles north of Cardigan Island. On arrival, Cardigan RNLI's lifeboat was already on scene and, having put one of their crew members on board to assess the casualty, had commenced towing the vessel towards New Quay. Daniel Potter, New Quay RNLI's coxswain said, 'Having assessed the situation, we decided that the safest course of action was to tow the 33ft yacht to New Quay, the nearest safe haven. 'We placed one of our crew members on board to assist the lone sailor, and the tow was transferred to us. Having safely moored the casualty vessel in New Quay harbour, the lifeboat returned to station and was recovered at 10.30pm.' The next day, Saturday (24 May), both New Quay lifeboats were launched on service at 3.30pm following concerns raised over two kayakers, thought to be in difficulty between Aberporth and Llangrannog. Both boats were tasked to carry out a shoreline search between New Quay and Aberporth. However, having searched as far as Cwmtydu the lifeboats were stood down at 4.55pm as the kayakers were found safe and well in New Quay. A false alarm with good intent. Next after a busy day at the station's open day on Sunday (25 May), New Quay's inshore lifeboat, the Will Morgan, launched on service at 9.40pm to investigate a paddleboard drifting in New Quay harbour. With three volunteer crew members on board, Simon Rigby, New Quay RNLI's helm said, 'Having spoken to the first informant, the paddleboard was quickly located and the lifeboat was tasked to conduct a search of the area. 'After completing a search and speaking to members of the public on the beach, and with no evidence of anyone being missing, it was concluded that the board had been washed out with the high tide.' The board was then recovered to a safe place by the lifeboat crew and New Quay's HM Coastguard team and the lifeboat was stood down and returned to station. The final callout was in the early hours of Wednesday morning (28 May). At 1.40am both lifeboats were tasked to respond to a DSC (digital selective calling) distress call from a yacht which had run aground in New Quay's bay. With breaking surf around the casualty vessel, the lifeboats provided illumination and safety cover as New Quay's HM Coastguard team evacuated the occupant of the vessel and an anchor was set. With all persons confirmed to be safe and well ashore, and with the ebbing tide resulting in the vessel being firmly aground, both lifeboats were stood down and returned to station at 3.40am. After recovery and wash down, the crew were stood down and returned to their homes at 5am. Huw Williams, one of New Quay RNLI's coxswains said, 'It has been a very busy week for our crew, this being the fourth incident we have responded to, with our lifeboats launching on service six times. 'Remember if you find yourself in trouble on the coast or at sea, or if you see someone in difficulty, call 999 and ask for Coastguard.'
