At 2215 yesterday evening we were called out, along with Llandudno Lifeboat and Rescue 122 from RAF Valley, to the West Shore where we received reports of three males on the sandbanks.
We were first on scene and started to search the sandbanks for the three males. This was made difficult due to the time of night. We were kitted out in water rescue gear so we could assist if needed. Th first informant was still on scene and informed us that the three males were off the sandbanks and were walking up the beach. Two of our team approached the men, who were on holiday, and gave some safety advice.
Please, if visiting the coast, read and obey safety signs and don't put yourself in danger.
Tuesday 24 July 2012
Sunday 15 July 2012
Fallen person at Angel Bay
At 2030hrs on the 08/07/2012 we received a call about a fallen male at Angel Bay on the Little Orme. This was a full team cliff call as he was reported to have fallen 20 Meters down a cliff.
The 82 year old male fell as he was walking the path and was left injured at the bottom. Luckily for him three teenagers had seen what happened and they raised the alert. They also went down to the man to check how he was before help arrived.
Llandudno ILB and an Ambulance along with an Ambulance Officer, who is also a Coastguard Rescue Officer, were also called. We arrived on scene and decided after conducting a dynamic risk assessment a rope rescue was considered too dangerous.
The Ambulance officer and another Paramedic accompanied by a Coastguard Rescue Officer proceeded down the path towards the injured male who lay at the bottom. The Paramedics stabilised the casualty and considered an extraction by lifeboat.
By this time however Rescue 122 from RAF Valley had arrived on scene and this was considered the best option for extraction. The Sea King Helicopter landed on the beach and took all members of the rescue services and the casualty to the top of the cliff. The male was given some advice before being checked in the ambulance and the Coastguard Rescue Officers took him back to the caravan park where he was staying.
The male was described to be wearing 'Dancing Shoes' and this incident could have been avoided if he would have been wearing the appropriate footwear.
The 82 year old male fell as he was walking the path and was left injured at the bottom. Luckily for him three teenagers had seen what happened and they raised the alert. They also went down to the man to check how he was before help arrived.
Llandudno ILB and an Ambulance along with an Ambulance Officer, who is also a Coastguard Rescue Officer, were also called. We arrived on scene and decided after conducting a dynamic risk assessment a rope rescue was considered too dangerous.
The Ambulance officer and another Paramedic accompanied by a Coastguard Rescue Officer proceeded down the path towards the injured male who lay at the bottom. The Paramedics stabilised the casualty and considered an extraction by lifeboat.
By this time however Rescue 122 from RAF Valley had arrived on scene and this was considered the best option for extraction. The Sea King Helicopter landed on the beach and took all members of the rescue services and the casualty to the top of the cliff. The male was given some advice before being checked in the ambulance and the Coastguard Rescue Officers took him back to the caravan park where he was staying.
The male was described to be wearing 'Dancing Shoes' and this incident could have been avoided if he would have been wearing the appropriate footwear.
2 Persons reported on Sandbanks
At 1515hrs on the 14/07/2012 we were called to reports of 2 persons on the sandbanks at the West Shore.Conwy ILB were launched and arrived on scene at 1520 along with us.
An RNLI Crew member walked out from the lifeboat onto the sandbanks towards the pair. The crew member advised the pair that the tide was coming in and they were soon to be cut off. The pair refused to accept the advice and continued fishing. The RNLI crew member returned to the lifeboat and returned to station. We then advised the promenade inspector to keep an eye on the pair and call us out if they got into difficulty.
If you are going to visit Llandudno's West Shore please DO NOT walk out onto the lower part of the beach. This area is where the sandbanks are located. The tide will come in quicker than you think and you will be cut off. Please see the incident map to see where it is not safe to walk onto.
An RNLI Crew member walked out from the lifeboat onto the sandbanks towards the pair. The crew member advised the pair that the tide was coming in and they were soon to be cut off. The pair refused to accept the advice and continued fishing. The RNLI crew member returned to the lifeboat and returned to station. We then advised the promenade inspector to keep an eye on the pair and call us out if they got into difficulty.
If you are going to visit Llandudno's West Shore please DO NOT walk out onto the lower part of the beach. This area is where the sandbanks are located. The tide will come in quicker than you think and you will be cut off. Please see the incident map to see where it is not safe to walk onto.
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