RNLI lifeboats launch in Storm Boelo emergency alert

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 16:07 · Archive

RNLI lifeboats from Bridlington and Scarborough launched in 50mph winds on Sunday after HM Coastguard received a distress beacon alert.

Volunteer crews from Bridlington and Scarborough RNLI launched on Sunday in Storm Boelo after HM Coastguard received an emergency distress beacon alert. The beacon transmits a signal to a global search and rescue network when activated, signalling that emergency services should attend.

Bridlington RNLI's all-weather lifeboat Antony Patrick Jones launched at 9.08am with a volunteer crew of five, while Scarborough RNLI's all-weather lifeboat Frederick William Plaxton also launched with a volunteer crew of six. Conditions at sea were difficult, with winds exceeding 50mph and waves up to four metres high. The HM Coastguard Rescue Helicopter was also tasked and conducted an aerial search.

After no vessel, debris or other signs of distress were found, HM Coastguard stood down the search operation and both RNLI lifeboats returned to their respective stations. Bridlington RNLI volunteer launch authority Josh Colley, on duty for the first time as a qualified launch authority, said the experience was 'certainly a memorable one' and that his crew responded 'quickly and professionally' despite the challenging conditions.

RNLI lifeboats launch in Storm Boelo emergency alert — Image: Hull Daily Mail

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Call out for Bridlington RNLI in the height of Storm Boelo sees lifeboat battle 50mph windsIt was a dramatic weekend for Bridlington RNLI volunteer launch authority Josh Colley, who was on duty for the first time as a qualified launch authorityHull Daily Mail · 26 Oct, 15:31
Scarborough and Bridlington RNLI battle 50mph winds during Storm Boelo emergency alertVolunteer crews from Bridlington and Scarborough RNLI launched in challenging conditions into Storm Boelo on Sunday, October 25 after HM Coastguard received an emergency alert.Bridlington Free Press · 26 Oct, 10:19

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