The town's new Shannon class lifeboat, Lois Ivan, was tasked to search for a person cut off by the tide.
At around 3pm on Saturday The RNLI received a call that a person and their dog were trapped by the incoming tide at Robin Hood’s Bay, south of Whitby.
Initially Whitby RNLI’s inshore lifeboat was launched to search the coastline, but due to the rough sea conditions and strong winds it was decided that the all weather lifeboat should also launch as a precaution.
This meant that the casualties could be transferred to the Shannon class lifeboat if needed.
The inshore lifeboat crew began searching the coastline alongside the local coastguard crews from Whitby and Ravenscar, who made a search of the shoreline on foot.
During the search a report was made to the Coastguard that the walker had managed to make their own way to safety, both lifeboats were stood down and returned to Whitby Lifeboat station.
Station mechanic Richard Dowson said:
‘Not only was this our first shout on our new lifeboat Lois Ivan, but it was also the first shout for some of our newest crew members on station. Well done to the crew on the inshore lifeboat who faced challenging conditions for the search - they did a brilliant job.'
Richard also shared some top tips for visiting the coast:
Always check the tide times
Plan your exit route off the beach
Always carry a means of calling for help
If you see someone in trouble dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard


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