Scarborough RNLI has release footage of a rescue they carried out in the dark last week.
Scarborough RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard on Wednesday evening to assist in the extraction of an injured angler stranded on rocks at Holbeck, south of Scarborough.
The Inshore Lifeboat (ILB) John Wesley Hillard IV was paged at 19:05 on 15 October 2025 following a request from HM Coastguard, who had assessed and stabilized the casualty’s leg injury. Due to the challenging terrain and limited access by land, a sea-based evacuation was deemed the safest option to minimise further risk.
The lifeboat launched shortly after low tide as the flood tide began. Weather conditions were relatively favourable, with a clear sky and fair sea state, though a moderate inshore swell added complexity to the operation.
The efforts of the rescue team were captured on video.
The casualty was safely transferred to Scarborough Lifeboat Station, where ambulance personnel conducted an initial assessment. A family member then transported the casualty to Scarborough Hospital for further medical evaluation.
Commenting on the rescue, Scarborough RNLI Helm Lee Marton said:
“We launched swiftly with a crew of four. HM Coastguard had done an excellent job stabilising the casualty — we just needed to get them home. Conditions were challenging, but teamwork and training made all the difference.”
RNLI Advice – ‘Angling is a popular way to enjoy the coastline, but it’s essential to be properly prepared. Between 2019 and 2024, 41 anglers lost their lives while fishing around the UK coast.’ Expert analysis suggests that many of these fatalities might have been prevented had lifejackets been worn.
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