Wells RNLI inshore lifeboat assists two people and dogs bank holiday Monday
At 3:57pm, Dover Coastguard tasked Wells inshore lifeboat to assist two people and two dogs stranded by the incoming tide at Wells. The ‘What Three Words’ location placed them on the sandbank at the harbour’s mouth on the west side.
Volunteer crew members were paged at 4:01pm, and the inshore lifeboat launched 4:09pm, proceeding immediately to the scene.
Wells RNLI inshore lifeboat arrived on scene at 4:13pm and found the two people and their dogs on the sandbank. Checking they were unharmed and required no medical attention, the individuals and dogs were safely taken aboard the lifeboat and brought back to shore at the lifeboat station.
At 4:22 pm, the lifeboat was recovered and rehoused. It was refuelled and ready for service again by 4:30 pm.
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Jess Curtis, RNLI and Regional Engagements North and East, Lifeboat Press Officer at Wells: Tel 07483488243 Email: [email protected] contact the RNLI Press Office on 01202 336789.
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