Easter Sunday sees two callouts for New Brighton Lifeboat
Volunteer lifeboat crew at New Brighton were tasked at approximately 5:05pm to a report of a broken-down jet ski with two persons on board.
On Sunday 20 April, at 5:05pm, New Brighton RNLI's B-class lifeboat and its volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard to a report of a broken-down jet ski adrift in the main shipping channel, with two persons on board.
On route to the launch site, the lifeboat crew communicated with RNLI lifeguards who assisted in clearing the slipway to aid in launching the lifeboat safely.
Once the Lifeboat launched, they were on scene with the casualty vessel and a tug who were assisting in keeping them safe within approximately 2 minutes. After a quick welfare assessment both casualties were found to be safe and well, wearing wetsuits and buoyancy aids and did not require any medical assistance.
The decision was then made by the volunteer crew to transfer both casualties onto the lifeboat and, after an assessment by the helm, a tow was established to bring the jet ski back to shore, as it was potentially a danger to navigation in the main shipping lane.
Whilst the boat was bringing the casualties and jet ski ashore, they were re-tasked to reports of a dog stranded on a groyne near Harrison Drive. Once the lifeboat had safely landed the casualties and jet ski ashore, they made their way towards the second tasking, however they were stood down by HM Coastguard shortly afterwards, as RNLI lifeguards had managed to bring the dog safely to shore.
The volunteer crew then returned to the boat house, prepared the boat ready for service once more, and went home to enjoy the rest of their Easter dinners.
Volunteer Helm, Adam Bidston, said:
"Like our casualties today, it's important to take the right equipment with you when enjoying your day on the water. Such as wetsuits, buoyancy aids and a means of calling for help should the unexpected happen. Remember if you get into difficulty in or around the water call 999 and ask for the Coastguard."
Notes to Editors:
New Brighton RNLI was established in 1863 in the bustling seaside resort of New Brighton, on the northeast corner of the Wirral peninsula. They cover the River Mersey and out into the Irish Sea.
The station is home to a B-class Atlantic 85 lifeboat, one of the fastest in the RNLI fleet. The crews at New Brighton have been presented with a remarkable 48 awards for gallantry to date.
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