Hunstanton RNLI Report 2009
 MARCH - MAY
 

Rescue Reports
 
Sunday, 31 May 2009

Yarmouth Coastguard requested that Hunstanton RNLI launch the Lifeboat as they had had a 999 report of an inflatable dinghy with two persons on board being blown out to sea off Hunstanton.  On arrival at the scene the lifeboat crew found that a member of the family had waded out and was dragging the inflatable towards the shore.  Our lifeboat stood by until the inflatable and the two persons on board (a male adult and a female child) were safely ashore and in the care of the Hunstanton Coastguard Mobile Team.
 
Sunday, 24 May 2009

At the request of Yarmouth Coastguard, the Hunstanton RNLI Lifeboat was launched just before 8.00pm to investigate a report of a powerboat drifting out to sea off Heacham beach with two persons on board.  On arrival at the scene the lifeboat found that the powerboat had been taken into tow by a jet ski.  The lifeboat stood by until the casualty had been landed safely on the beach.
 
Wednesday, 20 May 2009

Hunstanton RNLI hovercraft was launched at the request of Yarmouth Coastguard to assist in the evacuation of an injured crew member of a yacht near Brancaster, who was reported to have suffered a broken leg.  On arrival at the scene it was confirmed that yacht had made Brancaster harbour and that the casualty had been transferred to the East Anglian Air Ambulance.  The hovercraft returned to the Station without further incident.
 
Saturday, 9 May 2009

Yarmouth Coast Guard requested that Hunstanton RNLI launch the Lifeboat at 12.46 hrs as they had a report of a yacht aground at the approaches to Boston, Sutton Bridge.  The Lifeboat made the 18 mile journey to the scene and made radio contact with the casualty.  The casualty was a trimaran and was stable and sitting on the bottom waiting for the tide and did not require any further assistance.   The Lifeboat returned to the Boathouse with out further incident.
The same afternoon (3.58pm) Yarmouth Coastguard had a 999 call regarding an inflatable boat off Hunstanton Beach.  By the time the Hunstanton RNLI crew had assembled the inflatable had been recovered and the launch was cancelled.
 
Saturday, 25 April 2009

At 19.05 hours Yarmouth Coastguard requested the launch of Hunstanton RNLI lifeboat as an upturned dinghy had been seen drifting down the river out to sea.  On arrival at the scene the boat had been recovered by others, and it was confirmed that no persons were involved.  The Police, Fire Brigade and Police Helicopter were also in attendance. 
 
Monday, 20 April 2009

At 3.38pm on Monday 20th April Yarmouth Coastguard requested that Hunstanton RNLI launch the Hovercraft to assist in the search for a missing person.  Police were concerned for her safety as she had been missing since last night.  Her car had been found in the cliff top car park.  Our hovercraft was launched and assisted the police search teams.  The Police helicopter was also in attendance.  No further details available.
 

Saturday, 11 April 2009
Our Hovercraft was launched on Saturday 11th April – to assist two persons (and a car) reported to be in difficulty at Thornham having been caught out by the high tide.  Soon after launch it was reported that the persons in difficulty had been led to safety so our Hovercraft returned to base.
 
Monday, 30 March 2009
Yarmouth Coastguard requested the launch of our Hovercraft to assist a Kite Surfer reported to be in difficulty off Hunstanton opposite the pier area.  On arrival at the scene the Hunstanton Coastguard response team informed Yarmouth Coastguard that the casualty had managed to get ashore and did not require further assistance.  Our Hovercraft was stood down and returned to station at 1520 hrs. It is understood that the casualty was a 61year old male from the Peterborough area.
 
Wednesday, 11 March 2009

Just before midnight on Wednesday 11th March, Yarmouth Coast Guard requested a launch to investigate a report of persons taking a boat from moorings and drifting down river from Kings Lynn.  H-007 was launched on service and searched the area and found a boat high and dry and footprints on mud indicating that persons had left the craft.  H-007 searched the area.  Hunstanton Coast Guard mobile and the police were also searching in case persons were cut off on the marsh.  The boat was believed to have been taken unlawfully.  No persons were located and Yarmouth CG stood H-007 down at 01:20hrs.
 
Sunday, 8 March 2009

Yarmouth Coast Guard requested launch to kite surfer in trouble off Old Hunstanton. Lifeboat launched at 1203 hrs wind direction S.W. 3-4 on arrival at scene.  Casualty was being towed ashore by another surfer.  RNLI crew member entered the water to assist the casualty to the beach.  The casualty was suffering from hypothermia and was given oxygen by the crew member and he was transfered to the Coast Guard mobile unit and brought to the Boathouse to await attendance by the paramedic.  Casualty was assessed and checked by the Air Ambulance and it was decided that he could wait until the ambulance arrived to take him to the QE Hospital at Kings Lynn for further checks.  It was thought the casualty would be ok.
 

Fund Raising Reports
 
No fundraising reports received during this period.
 
 

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