Burnham RNLI volunteers tasked to a casualty cut off by the tide near Kilve.
The Burnham-on-Sea lifeboat crews were paged by Milford Haven Coastguard, at at 4.50 pm this afternoon, after a lady and two dogs were reported cut off by the tide near Kilve
The Burnham-on-Sea Atlantic 85 lifeboat Doris Day and Brian was quickly launched at 5.02 pm and proceeded to tha casualty location.
Also paged, and launched, were the Minehead Atlantic 85 and D class lifeboats, as a matter of urgency, who rendezvoused with us at the location. On arrival at the scene, the D class, with it’s shallower draft, took a Burnham, crew member and landed on shore, to assist the casualty, who had been at risk because of the swift incoming tide, and still an hour to go before high water.
The casualty and her dogs were passed over to the Minehead lifeboat, and transported to Watchet harbour, where colleagues from Watchet Coastguard were waiting to meet and support after her ordeal.
After being stood down by Milford Haven Coastguard, the Burnham-on-Sea volunteers returned their lifeboat to Burnham slipway and recovery by the station shore team. Our Atlantic was back and recovered just after 6.00 pm, washed down, refueled and made ready for service once again by 6.45 pm.
Launch Authority Nigel Morton said; ‘A good outcome, and the dog walker did the right thing by dialling 999 and asking the Coastguard for assistance. A happy outcome! We’re always happy to assist, but if you’re heading out on the coastline, we recommend checking the tide times first, and always carrying a means of calling for help should you need it.’
A special mention goes to Volunteer Launch Authority Nigel, as this was his first shout overseen since recently qualifying successfully as a Launch Authority here in Burnham-on-Sea - well done all!
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