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Wales Online
2 days ago
- General
- Wales Online
Stranded woman airlifted from clifftop
Stranded woman airlifted from clifftop It has been a busy week for coastguards with people trapped in a cove, a paddleboarder in difficulty and walkers stranded on a sand bank amongst the call outs Llandudno coastguard in action (Image: Llandudno coastguard) A woman was rescued by a helicopter after becoming stranded on a steep cliff at a Welsh coastal resort. The coastguard in Llandudno, Conwy county, was called at 2.30pm on Saturday to the woman stranded on the Little Orme headland, which has a height of 141 metres. The good weather coupled with summer holidays has meant it has been a busy week for coastguards. The call out to rescue the woman was the eighth this week for the Llandudno coastguard. Giving details of the Saturday rescue, Llandudno coastguard posted on social media: "We located the casualty and determined that the safest way off the cliff would be with the help of the coastguard helicopter. "The helicopter winch man successfully retrieved the casualty from the cliff and took her to Bodafon fields where we carried out medical and welfare checks and reunited her with her partner." It was the eighth callout of the week for Llandudno coastguard. Others included a casualty on the beach at Penrhyn Bay who was taken to hospital with a head injury, and a person trapped in a cove on Great Orme. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter . The coastguard said another incident involved casualties stranded on a sand bank at Kinmel Bay, adding: "Our friends at RNLI Rhyl located the casualties and returned them to shore." Article continues below There was also a report of a paddleboarder in difficulty at Colwyn Bay, though this man was then observed making his own way to shore with no difficulty. A quick welfare check revealed no issues. The coastguard listed the calls out this week: 1. A search for a vulnerable missing person who we successfully located. 2. A casualty with a head injury on the beach at Penrhyn Bay who we bandaged and guided to transport to hospital. 3. Report of casualty trapped in a cove on the Great Orme. The casualty was assisted by a passing jet ski. 4. Casualties stranded on a sand bank at Kinmel Bay. Our friends at RNLI Rhyl located the casualties and returned them to shore. 5. Reports of a kayak with no occupant near the Rainbow bridge. Our friends at RNLI Rhyl helped us to retrieve a number of inflatable items. No casualties were involved. 6. Reports of a vessel in difficulty off Llanfairfechan. Together with our friends from Conwy Lifeboat we monitored the progress of the vessel into the Conwy estuary and ensured that it was safely tied up at the Marina. of a paddle boarder in difficulty at Colwyn Bay. A paddle boarder was observed making his own way to shore with no difficulty. A quick welfare check revealed no issues. Article continues below 8. Someone stuck (cragfast) on the Little Orme. We located the casualty and determined that the safest way off the cliff would be with the help of the Coastguard helicopter (Rescue 936). The helicopter winch man successfully retrieved the casualty from the cliff and took her to Bodafon fields where we carried out medical and welfare checks and reunited her with her partner. Llandudno coastguard said: "If you are ever aware of anyone in any distress or difficulty anywhere around the coast please call 999 and ask for the coastguard."
Rhyl Journal
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Rhyl beaches to the wrestling ring - Farewell ‘The Amazing Kung Fu'
Eddie Hamill, who died in the early hours of Wednesday morning (July 16), served for a number of years as a Rhyl RNLI's Lifeboat Launch Authority at Rhyl Lifeboat Station after retiring from running the Denbighshire Beach Lifeguard Service. He was famous internationally in the wrestling world as his alter ego 'The Amazing Kung Fu.' Touring all over the world with other famous wrestlers, he enjoyed telling stories to the Rhyl Lifeboat about his antics on tour. In a statement, RNLI Rhyl said: "It is with great sadness that RNLI #Rhyl hear of the passing of Eddie Hamill. "Eddie, served for a number of years as a Lifeboat Launch Authority at Rhyl Lifeboat Station, after retiring from running the Denbighshire Beach Lifeguard Service. MORE NEWS LOOK: Rhyl's £12m Queen's Market officially opens for business! "Eddie was a well known character in the local area for his work on the beaches keeping people safe and always looking after his lifeguards. "Until recently, when he moved back to native Northern Ireland to be closer to family, Eddie was a daily visitor to the station for a brew and a catch up with the crew, always interested in what was going on. Well after his retirement as a Launch Authority. He still remained in regular contact with the station during weekly phone calls. "Eddie was also pretty famous internationally in the wrestling world as his alter ego - 'The Amazing Kung Fu'. Touring all over the world with other famous wrestlers, he enjoyed telling stories to the crew about his antics on tour. "Eddie has already been greatly missed at the station and by all who knew him. "Another one of life's true characters. Our thoughts are with Eddie's family and friends at this time." North Wales Britannia Wrestling Promotions said: "The wrestling world is mourning the loss of a true legend, Eddie Hamill, better known as Kung Fu. With a career spanning over three decades. "Eddie left an indelible mark on British professional wrestling." The statement added: "As we say goodbye to Eddie Hamill, we honour his memory and legacy. His impact on the wrestling world will never be forgotten, and his name will continue to inspire future generations of wrestlers. Our condolences go out to his family. "On a personal note, I met Eddie on my job as a parcel delivery man. I delivered to him regularly and the first time I met him I was star struck as a seven-year-old. My dad (R.I.P) Would take me to Colne Municipal Hall Lancashire where Eddie - Kung Fu was a regular. "Every Saturday dad and I would fight in the commercial break on the ITV show ( World of sport ) with Dicky Davies. "I invited Eddie to come to the Dojo in Rhyl and he was only too happy to come along and pass on his knowledge and stories. "He would never take any money from me, just said 'It's paying back' 'I wouldn't change [sic] a thing.'" RNLI Rhyl has lowered its flag to half-mast as a mark of respect.
Wales Online
24-05-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Person airlifted from popular North Wales beach after emergency response
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 Get the latest Wales Online breaking news on WhatsApp 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." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Find out what's happening near you
North Wales Live
24-05-2025
- Health
- North Wales Live
Person airlifted from popular North Wales beach after emergency response
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."
