Lifeboat was launched to
recover a person from a kayak who had capsized near Trywyn Penmon. The casualty
was taken on board the lifeboat and brought back to Beaumaris Lifeboat Station
where an ambulance was waiting.
Service launches of the Beaumaris lifeboat covering the Menai Strait between Anglesey and the North Wales mainland
September 2nd 16:30 Menai Strait
The lifeboat was launched to a broken down motor vessel with two persons on board opposite Beaumaris pier. One crew member boarded the vessel to secure a towline, and the lifeboat then towed the vessel to the Porth Daniel slipway in Menai Bridge.
August 28th 20:30 Menai Strait
Holyhead Coastguard received a 999 call reporting a red flare
sighted across from Beaumaris towards the mainland. Beaumaris Lifeboat were
asked to investigate. After a search, it was determined that the flare had
been fired from the shoreline and the lifeboat returned to
station.
During the incident, the lifeboat was targeted by a high powered laser which caused the crew some discomfort. The Police are investigating.
During the incident, the lifeboat was targeted by a high powered laser which caused the crew some discomfort. The Police are investigating.
August 19th 8:45pm Penmon Point
The lifeboat was launched to rescue 3 persons who were cut off by a rising tide at Penmon Point. The lifeboat took the persons on board and transferred them safely to the shore.
The lifeboat was then requested to respond to a second rescue close to Penmon Bay. A RIB had suffered a mechanical failure in Penmon Bay. The casualty vessel was towed back to Gallows Point and safely recovered.
The lifeboat was then requested to respond to a second rescue close to Penmon Bay. A RIB had suffered a mechanical failure in Penmon Bay. The casualty vessel was towed back to Gallows Point and safely recovered.
August 16th 6:45 pm The Swellies, Menai Strait
Holyhead Coastguard received a call for a yacht aground on Platters rock in the Swellies. The Beaumaris lifeboat launched to the vessel which had 2 persons on board, and towed the yacht to a deep water mooring in Menai Bridge.
August 8th 23:02 Friars Bay, Menai Strait
The Beaumaris Lifeboat was called to assist a small fishing boat lost in the fog in Friars bay. The crew located the vessel inshore on the Anglesey side of the channel and then escorted to fishermen to Beaumaris for recovery onto their trailer.
August 7th 23:24 Victoria Dock
The Beaumaris Lifeboat was called to Victoria dock to the aid of a despondent person, as it was thought he was likely to enter the water. Two crew members aided the Coastguard and Police to ensure his safety. The Lifeboat stood off due the low water and crew members stood by on the wall to provide additional cover until the person's safety was assured.
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