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Pembrokeshire Herald
3 days ago
- General
- 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'
New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Fire & Rescue Dept to expand AI use in building plan approvals
SEREMBAN: The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia will expand the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in processing building plans, says its deputy director-general (development) Othman Abdullah. He said the department had implemented a pilot project using the AI system at the Kulim Fire and Rescue Station in Kedah and the Kulai station in Johor. "We are moving in that direction (AI usage). "The pilot project currently applies to buildings of three or four storeys only. "In the future, we will focus on larger-scale developments. "The advantage of using AI is that it is faster, more efficient, and maintains integrity," he told reporters at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Negri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Dept Industry Lead Body (ILB) Seminar. "With this AI system, all submissions are entered digitally into specific profiles, he said. When a building plan is uploaded into the system, it will automatically process the details and identify whether they comply with regulations, he said. "Previously, the department had to examine them manually, one by one." He said the pilot project has also enabled the issuance of the Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) to be completed within a day, compared to 14 days through the manual method. – Bernama
Wales Online
16-05-2025
- General
- Wales Online
Climbers stuck on cliffs near South Stack sparks multi-agency rescue
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info 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. (Image: Holyhead RNLI) "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." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Find out what's happening near you
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."
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Urgent beach warning as two Brits poisoned on UK island & rushed to A&E after eating dangerous plant with NO antidote
The pair were found with 'elevated pulses' HIGHLY TOXIC Urgent beach warning as two Brits poisoned on UK island & rushed to A&E after eating dangerous plant with NO antidote AN URGENT beach warning has been issued after two Brits were poisoned on a UK island and rushed to hospital. The pair has eaten a plant that contained a poison with no antidote available. Advertisement 3 Two people who were suffering from Hemlock poisoning were rescued Credit: Alamy 3 Roots of Hemlock Water Dropwort are considered potentially fatal Credit: Alamy 3 The pair were rescued from Sully Island on May 3 Credit: Alamy Emergency services rushed an island off the coast of Wales on May 3 after reports of a couple who had been poisoned. The Brits, who were on Sully Island off the Vale of Glamorgan, were thought to have ingested Hemlock - a highly poisonous plant. Sully Island is a small, uninhabited island near Barry and is about 450 metres long. The island is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, home to plenty of diverse and rare plants. Advertisement It offers stunning views of the Welsh coastline and no permanent population, which meant rescue had to come from elsewhere. The RNLI's inshore lifeboats (ILBs) were deployed from Barry Dock to the eastern side of the tidal island. The rescue charity 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. "The volunteer crew were advised the casualties, experienced foragers, were on the eastern beach and were located quickly. Advertisement "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." Hemlock, also known as hemlock water-dropwort and hemlock root, is common in shallow water and appears like a cluster of white flowers. Urgent warning over deadly plant worse than Japanese Knotweed... do you have it near you It's often found near rivers or fresh water but can be washed up on beaches after storms. Beachgoers in Britain have been warned keep their pooches on a lead as a precautionary measure in certain spots, with four dogs having died from the plant in the Newquay, Cornwall. Advertisement Thankfully for the foragers, the RNLI confirmed that after the rescue, the pair on Sully Island made a full recovery. They said: '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. 'The officer in charge remained in contact with the ambulance service while the crew monitored the casualties. Advertisement "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.' SYMPTOMS OF HEMLOCK POISONING Hemlock poisoning will show symptoms after around 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours. The plant can cause a painful rash or burning on the eyes if touched. Ingesting any part of the plant can lead to poisoning which can lead to respiratory failure. Advertisement Symptoms include: Trembling Burning sensation in digestive tract Increased salivation Dilated pupils Muscle pain and weakness Decreased heart rate Loss of speech Convulsions Unconsciousness If you believe you have symptoms, you should seek medical attention immediately. If possible, take a sample of the plant if it's safe do to so by using plastic gloves - or take photos. Do not try and make the infected throw up. Advertisement
