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Staithes and Runswick RNLI were diverted to a rescue during their Monday evening training session

The volunteer crew of Staithes and Runswick RNLI were diverted by Humber Coastguard during their regular training exercise on Monday 9 September to reports of two people in difficulty at Runswick Bay.

The station’s Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat Sheila and Dennis Tongue III was only half a mile away from the scene and the volunteer crew soon located the casualties who were with an inflatable kayak washing against the rock armour.

Two lifeboat crew went ashore and assisted the casualties to safety and recovered the kayak and a paddle board clear of the water. The casualties were unharmed other than slight shock and they were left in the safe hands of Staithes Coastguard.

James Stoker, Lifeboat Press Officer said:

‘our volunteer crew train regularly ready for when the call comes to save lives at sea.

‘We are ready to launch at any time. Even, like today, when taking part in our training.

If you would like to join the charity as a volunteer at Staithes and Runswick RNLI please contact us or visit the station.'

If you are taking to the water carry a means of calling for help and wear a lifejacket or buoyancy aid. Safety advice for kayaking can be found here: https://rnli.org/safety/choose-your-activity/kayaking-and-canoeing

 

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