Cowes RNLI rescue child after fall off Parade at Cowes Week
Cowes RNLI crew were called out this evening, Saturday 9th August, to a boy who had fallen from the balustrade on the Parade.
A member of the public called HM Coastguard at 5.30pm to report a boy had fallen off the stone balustrade along the Parade and landed on the rocks below. Ambulance crews responded to the call and were able to reach the casualty but upon assessing the situation requested help from the RNLI at 6.40pm.
The Cowes RNLI crew launched the inshore Atlantic 85 lifeboat, Sheena Louise, and reached the casualty just after 7pm.
With the tide coming in, the RNLI crew waded out to the casualty and, with assistance from the paramedics, transferred the casualty on to the lifeboat and to Trinity Landing. There, they were met by members of the Needles Coastguard Rescue Team and further paramedics, and the casualty was transferred to a waiting ambulance.
Myles Hussey, helm at Cowes RNLI, said:
“We were glad to be able to assist this evening. With the tide rising fast, and the casualty in low water, it was a tricky manoeuvre to get the lifeboat close enough. I am proud of our volunteer crew and grateful to the ambulance paramedics who worked so seamlessly with us to complete the rescue. Many thanks also to the event security and HM Coastguard for their assistance.”
The Cowes RNLI crew returned to station at 7.30pm and washed down the lifeboat ready for service.
Happily, after a thorough check by paramedics it transpired the boy's injuries were minimal and he was able to return to the Parade with his family and continue with their evening.
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