PHOTOS: Two surfers rescued by Appledore lifeboat near Woolacombe
A lifeboat was called out to rescue two surfers who got into difficulty near Woolacombe beach yesterday afternoon.
A member of the public alerted coastguards at around 3.15pm to say four surfers were in trouble at the north end of the beach.
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The RNLI rescue two surfers near Woolacombe Picture: Thos Sharpe
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The RNLI rescue two surfers near Woolacombe Picture: Thos Sharpe
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The RNLI rescue two surfers near Woolacombe Picture: Thos Sharpe
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The RNLI rescue two surfers near Woolacombe Picture: Thos Sharpe
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The RNLI rescue two surfers near Woolacombe Picture: Thos Sharpe
Two of them managed to get themselves to shore while the other two had to be taken aboard the inshore lifeboat which was launched from Appledore.
The lifeboat had to be beached due to the condition of one of the surfers so they could be transferred quickly and without having to re-enter the water.
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An ambulance had to be called which arrived just after 4pm to take all four surfers to North Devon District Hospital for treatment.
The extent of the injuries are not yet known but none are thought to be life-threatening.
Wendy Dale, RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, said: "There are times when the crew need to do this kind of manoeuvre to get a casualty to shore quickly and it takes a considerable amount of skill. It just shows the amount of training and time volunteers put in pays off when it's most needed."
3 Comments
by NDJFran
Monday, March 25 2013, 8:55AM
“Unless we were there we can't possibly know everything that happened, which is why we rely on people like you to tell us the whole story. If you'd like to get in touch and tell me more please do at fran@northdevonjournal.co.uk or by ringing 01271 347 453.”
by NDJFran
Monday, March 25 2013, 8:50AM
“Unless we were there we can't possibly know everything that happened, which is why we rely on people like you to tell us the whole story. If you'd like to get in touch and tell me more please do at fran@northdevonjournal.co.uk or by ringing 01271 347 453.”
by NDJFran
Monday, March 25 2013, 8:47AM
“Unless we were there we can't possibly know everything that happened, which is why we rely on people like you to tell us the whole story. If you'd like to get in touch and tell me more please do at fran@northdevonjournal.co.uk or by ringing 01271 347 453.”
by igggy
Sunday, March 24 2013, 11:18AM
“What about the local surfer from Combe Martin who wasn't part of the group ? After quickly realising that three of the group were in difilculty, raised the alarm by waving to members of the public, some of which were surfers. The fourth member had by this time made it to shore. The surfer from Combe martin then paddled, towed one surfer to safety against tricky conditions. The Appledore lifeboat then rescued the other two. A good job by ALL - i think... Come on NDJ, tell the full story !!”