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Seahouses lifeboat called to Holy Island

Lifeboats News Release

At 4:27pm on Sunday 28 April 2024, UK Coastguard requested the launch of Seahouses all-weather lifeboat, to assist the North East Ambulance Service reach a casualty on Holy Island.

Seahouses All Weather Lifeboat "RNLB John and Elizabeth Allan" launching

RNLI/Ian Clayton

Seahouses All Weather Lifeboat "RNLB John and Elizabeth Allan" launching
The Causeway was closed by the tide. An elderly person had fallen and suffered a possible broken hip.

The ambulance was directed to Seahouses Lifeboat Station, where the paramedic and equipment were put aboard the lifeboat, together with a Coastguard rescue officer.

The lifeboat launched and made best speed to Holy Island, where the local Coastguard Rescue Team were waiting to transport the paramedic to the casualty’s location.

The injured person was assessed and given medical assistance. It was decided that the casualty did not require to be evacuated by lifeboat on this occasion. The lifeboat was released and returned to station.

Seahouses RNLI Volunteer Press Officer, Ian Clayton commented: 'The RNLI is always pleased to be able to assist in another such incident, and we hope the injured person recovers quickly from their unfortunate accident.'

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For more information, please contact Ian Clayton, RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer: [email protected]

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