Wells RNLI assists Coastguard with unexploded bomb in Cley Harbour
Friday 2 May Wells inshore lifeboat was tasked by Humber Coastguard at 9:51am to support the Coastguard Rescue Team following a report of unexploded bomb found on the northeast shore adjacent to the Cley Channel.
Wells RNLI inshore lifeboat, with a crew of three, launched from the north slipway and proceeded down the harbour channel before heading east towards the entrance of Blakeney Harbour. The lifeboat crew arrived on scene in the Cley Channel at 10:30am and took instructions from the local Coastguard team already in attendance.
The inshore lifeboat then patrolled the channel, acting as a guard vessel and keeping local craft at a safe distance from the area.
10:50am, a controlled detonation was carried out on the shore and the bomb was declared safe. At 11:00am, the inshore lifeboat was stood down by the Coastguard.
Wells RNLI inshore lifeboat left the scene at 11:03am and returned to the boathouse via the creeks. It was ashore at 11:35am and, following washdown, refuelling and rehousing, was ready for service again at 12:10pm.
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