Two jet ski shouts for Barmouth RNLI
A busy start to March for Barmouth RNLI as they launch inshore lifeboat Craig Steadman in response to two requests by HM Coastguard.
Shout 1
Wednesday 5 March the pagers sounded at 10.32am when the crew of ILB (inshore lifeboat) Craig Steadman were tasked by HM Coastguard to reports of a Jet ski with two persons on board.
Launching into moderate seas with good visibility from Barmouth Harbour, the volunteer crew made their way to Fairbourne creek, near the slip.
On arriving on scene the crew found a broken down Jet ski tied to a buoy with two adult males on board.
One casualty in a dry suit was well, the other who had swam out to help him was suffering from exposure to the cold. The ILB crew checked them over and transferred them to care of the Coastguards on the shore.
The crew advised the jet skier, that in future to have a means of calling for help which would have negated the need for someone to swim out to help, putting themselves in danger.
Shout 2
At 3.17pm on Saturday 8 March, the pagers sounded as the crew of inshore (ILB) lifeboat Craig Steadman were tasked by the Coastguard to reports of a jet ski with engine failure.
Launching into calm seas with good visibility, the volunteer crew made their way to the location of the casualty reported due west of Caerddaniel caravan park.
On arriving on the scene the crew spoke with the jet skier who was fine. He had been on his phone and had allowed the jet ski to drift. After ensuring he was safe and well the volunteer crew liaised with Holyhead Coastguard and were stood down.
The crew returned to the station where Craig Steadman was refuelled and readied for service.
A false alarm with good intent.
Kyle Smith, volunteer lifeboat Helm, said: 'This shout was a false alarm with good intent, and we thank the member of the public who reported this. We always prefer to launch and find everything is safe than risk missing someone in need. If you see someone in trouble in the water, call 999 and ask for the coastguard.'
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