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Aldeburgh RNLI inshore lifeboat launched to aid kite surfer

Lifeboats News Release

Aldeburgh RNLI was tasked by the Coastguard yesterday afternoon (Friday 9 February) to assist a kite surfer at the mouth of the River Ore near Shingle Street, approx 10 miles south west of Aldeburgh beach.

a D class inshore lifeboat in the north sea having been launched from Aldeburgh beach. There are three crew on board

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Aldeburgh RNLI inshore lifeboat, Susan Scott, on training exercise
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RNLI inshore lifeboat, Susan Scott, was launched shortly before 4pm to aid a kite surfer who was struggling to return to shore. The kite surfer regained control and returned safely to shore. The lifeboat was stood down by the Coastguard.

The inshore lifeboat returned to station, was washed down, refuelled and made ready again for service.

The RNLI advises that if you see someone in difficulty in the water to call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

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Jo Litt
Lifeboat Press Officer, Aldeburgh

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