Lymington lifeboat launched to multi asset rescue to injured solo sailor onboard
On Sunday 16 of August at 9.00am , the pagers sounded to launch to a multi asset rescue.
After launching, the lifeboat located the scene in Bouldner Bay, where the Severn Class Lifeboat from Yarmouth and the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 175 were also in attendance.
Yarmouth lifeboat managed to secure the sinking vessel to theirs and quickly deploy their salvage pump to start pumping out the vessel. The crew of the Severn Class also deployed casualty care trained crew members onboard and made the initial assessment and treatment of the injured sailor while the paramedic was being transferred.
Lymington’s lifeboat quickly formated under the belly of the rescue helicopter to transfer a winch paramedic onboard and was then transported quickly onto the scene.
As the vessel was still taking on water fast, Lymington’s salvage pump was also used; the two pumps together worked flat out to keep the boat afloat long enough for an emergency lift out of the water in Lymington.
The casualty was taken by lifeboat to Lymington for further treatment to the waiting ambulance.
James Douch, helm from Lymington said:
‘This was a very busy call out with lots going on, many skills we train for were put to the test- helicopter transfer, casualty care, salvage pump, towing and more. With so many dangerous elements to this shout, safety is always in the forefront of our mind and on Sunday, both crews worked quickly and safely to secure a successful outcome.
This really is what the RNLI’s ethos is about, working together to remain as One Crew.'
Crew, James Douch (Helm) Alex Sheppard, Gunnar Christensen , Asher White
The Lymington lifeboat crew are currently using a relief boat B-880, Martin Frederick Whitehouse, whilst our boat is in Cowes to mend a fault.
Suzanne Brown, Lifeboat Press Officer, Lymington Lifeboat Station [email protected].uk
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