Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team successfully rescued two paddleboarders and a dog who became stranded amongst rocks at North Landing, Flamborough, on Sunday afternoon.
Two people and a dog have been successfully rescued after getting into difficulty while paddleboarding off the coast of Flamborough on Sunday.
The Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team was redirected from another ongoing incident just after midday, following urgent reports that the group had become stranded amongst the rocks at North Landing.
Upon arriving at the scene, the Coastguard's Officer in Charge conducted a dynamic risk assessment to determine the safest and most effective way to reach the stranded paddleboarders.
Following the assessment, it was decided that a tethered Coastguard Water Rescue Officer would enter the water and wade or swim directly to the location where the casualties were trapped.
When the rescue officer reached the group, it quickly became apparent that a female casualty had suffered a significant lower leg injury while amongst the rocks.
With the tide continuing to rise around them, emergency personnel rapidly developed a rescue plan to safely evacuate everyone from the hazardous rocky area before the situation could worsen.
The injured woman and her dog were carefully floated to safety on a paddleboard under the close supervision of Coastguard personnel. Meanwhile, the second casualty was safely assisted across the rocks and brought back to the beach.
Once the group was safely ashore, both individuals were thoroughly assessed by Coastguard Rescue Officers who are specifically trained in casualty care.
Due to the serious nature of the woman's injury, rescue officers suspected she had sustained a lower leg fracture. An ambulance from the Yorkshire Ambulance Service was immediately requested to attend the scene.
Following an initial medical assessment by the rescue team, the female casualty was handed over to the care of the ambulance crew for further treatment.
A spokesperson for the Coastguard issued a warning following the rescue, and said:
"We wish the casualty a full and speedy recovery.
Today’s incident serves as a timely reminder that whilst our coastline can appear calm and inviting, conditions can change quickly and seemingly accessible areas can become hazardous.
Always wear appropriate clothing and safety equipment, carefully consider whether your chosen activity is suitable for the conditions, and ensure you have a reliable means of calling for help.
If you see anyone in difficulty on the coast, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."
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