Both of Whitby’s RNLI lifeboats launched yesterday in rough sea conditions.
The inshore lifeboat was initially launched after reports of a person in the water near the East Pier. However due to rough sea conditions this was then stood down and the all-weather lifeboat, George and Mary Webb was launched instead.
The local coastguard crews and search helicopter were also tasked, and after some investigation it was discovered that the call was a false alarm but with good intent.
Howard Fields, Whitby RNLI coxswain said:
‘Thank you first and foremost to our selfless volunteer crew who turn out in all weathers, and during a pandemic, to save lives at sea. Thanks also to the local coastguard who we regularly work alongside to quickly piece together a situation for the swiftest outcome. On this occasion the call was made with good intent but thankfully turned out to be a false alarm. However we would like to take this opportunity to remind people to stay well away from the water during a storm. The sea is extremely powerful and cold water shock can have fatal consequences. Stay back and enjoy watching the storm from a safe distance and keep yourself and our volunteer lifeboat crews safe.’
Crew member Leah Hunter captured images of the call out and the sea conditions.
Whitby’s RNLI lifeboats launched today (Wednesday 13th January) in rough sea conditions. The inshore lifeboat was...
Posted by Whitby RNLI lifeboat on Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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