Borth RNLI assist Coastguard when two swimmers get into difficulty
Last Friday (31 May) Borth RNLI was tasked by HM Coastguard to assist a casualty that had entered the water to help someone else in difficulty in strong winds and rough conditions.
The casualty had gone to the assistance of a young person having problems returning to shore with a force 4 north-westerly wind and a strong tidal current. Luckily the pair had made it back to shore, but in the process they sustained injuries from nearby rocks.
Borth RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew launched and then beached at the north end of Borth Beach. The crew administered first aid casualty care, before helping the Coastguard transfer one of the casualties to an ambulance.
Dave Reynolds, Borth RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, said:
‘Although the casualties had managed to return to shore, fast-acting volunteer crew were able to give vital care to stabilise the injured casualty, making them more comfortable before being assessed by an ambulance crew.
‘Casualty care training for volunteer crew continues to be an essential skill both on and off the water. We would always advise to never enter the water to rescue someone, as you could end up in difficulty yourself.
'Instead, if you see anyone in difficulty at the coast, be it on or off the water call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.’
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For more information please contact Borth RNLI Lifeboat Press Officer, Shem ap Geraint on [email protected]or 07739 031 593.
Alternatively you can contact Claire Fitzpatrick-Smith, Regional Communications Manager on [email protected] or 07977 728 315 or the RNLI press office on 01202 336789 / [email protected].
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