Borth RNLI lifeboat launches for suspected overturned boat

Having been tasked by HM Coastguard after a call from an informant on the cliff who was already been joined by the Coastguard Rescue Team from Borth, the volunteer crew launched the lifeboat headed out on the short journey to the location off Borth headland.

On reaching the location the object was found to be a deceased dolphin and after a further thorough check of the area the crew were stood down and returned to station.

Dave Reynolds, Borth RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, said:

‘Despite the object at sea not being a boat or person this time, the members of the public who noticed something in the water, did the right thing in calling for help so the situation could be investigated.

‘If you’re out at the coast and you suspect someone is in danger, you should always call 999 in an emergency or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

‘If you ever find yourself in difficulty in the water remember Float to Live, so you are able to control your breathing and retain energy until you can either get yourself to safety, or call for help and wait for it to arrive.’

Media contacts

For more information please contact Borth RNLI Lifeboat Press Officer, Shem ap Geraint on [email protected] 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].