Broughty Ferry RNLI recover dog and two crew from broken down RIB
On Tuesday 29 April, Broughty Ferry RNLI launched and recovered two crew stranded on their broken down RIB. What is more, a lovely border collie called Dileas was also on board and rescued by the volunteer crew.
At 4.10pm on Tuesday 29 April, a sunny spring afternoon, Broughty Ferry RNLI's Trent Class lifeboat, Elizabeth of Glamis, and D Class inshore lifeboat, Oor Lifesaver, were tasked by HM Coastguard to investigate reports of a broken down RIB.
There was excellent visibility and the volunteer crew arrived swiftly. Broughty Ferry's RNLI volunteer crew located the RIB near the docks of Dundee, which was believed to have broken down due to fuel contamination.
On arrival, two crew members from the RIB were located and were swiftly aided, being brought aboard the lifeboat, alongside their border collie, called Dileas.
The RIB and casualties were recovered back to Broughty Ferry RNLI Lifeboat Station around 5.40pm.
Furthermore, it appears Dileas is a big fan of the RNLI. Spotted around her neck was a RNLI branded bandana which can be purchased from the RNLI website. In addition to being a lovely and well behaved dog, the Broughty Ferry Lifeboat crew loved Dileas even more due to her support of the RNLI. As a reward, she even got to sit in the Coxwain’s chair and was showered with attention.
One of the causalities from the RIB took to social media to thank the volunteer crew for their effort and left a lovely message of thanks for the hard work and support of the crew.
Broughty Ferry RNLI Coxswain, Pete Hay says: 'On Tuesday afternoon, we were called out to a shout to broken down RIB. We were pleasantly surprised to find the lovely Dileas on board, sporting her RNLI bandana.’
The RNLI not only aid people but are also regularly tasked with animal rescues. This tasking shows the versatility of the crew in addition to, their excellent training. Trained in all manner of rescues, at all times, our hard working, volunteer crews must be applauded.
Notes to editors
· There has been a Lifeboat on the River Tay since 1830 and in 1862, Broughty Ferry received its first Lifeboat from the RNLI. To learn more about the lifeboat station go to: Broughty Ferry Lifeboat Station - RNLI Lifeboat Stations
· More information about the activity of Broughty Ferry RNLI can be found on our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/broughtyferrylifeboat/
· Pictured are some photos of the recovery and of Dileas. Pictures were taken by Pete Hay, Coxswain of Broughty Ferry RNLI.
· RNLI bandana, modelled by Dileas can be purchased here: RNLI 200 Dog Bandana, Navy | RNLI Shop
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