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North Wales Live
06-07-2025
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- North Wales Live
Parents in kayaks rescued after incident involving child at Anglesey beach
Parents in kayaks had to be rescued after getting into difficulty, during an incident involving a child, at Benllech Beach on Anglesey, yesterday (Saturday). Rescuers said the 11-year-old child "was never in difficulty and remained safe and well throughout" as the mum and dad were rescued. A Moelfre Coastguard statement yesterday (Sunday) said: "At 14:26 today, Moelfre Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked to reports of two kayakers appearing to be in difficulty off the beach at Benllech. As our team made their way to the scene, our colleagues at RNLI Moelfre launched their All-Weather Lifeboat (ALB) on service. "Additional information soon followed — the first informant was with an 11-year-old child, whose parents were the two individuals in difficulty on the water. "The ALB crew quickly located and recovered both kayakers. Due to concerns for the wellbeing of one casualty, they were taken directly back to the lifeboat station for further care. We were asked to remain with the child in the meantime. "Speaking with the child, we learned they had been out kayaking with their mum. While they safely returned to shore, mum encountered difficulty. Dad instructed the child to stay put while he launched his own kayak to assist — unfortunately, both adults were then caught in a strong offshore breeze and unable to return. "With one person needing medical attention, an ambulance was requested to the lifeboat station, and North Wales Police attended to help reunite the child with their parents." Molefre Coastguard said in summary: "The child was never in difficulty and remained safe and well throughout. Mum became stuck first, and dad attempted a rescue, resulting in both needing assistance. Thankfully, the first informant made the right call to 999 and asked for the Coastguard, allowing for a swift and safe rescue." A statement from Molefre RNLI said they had just finished a job, helping to evacuate a sick member from an offshore supply vessel, when they were called to assist. "Immediately after securing the boat from the first shout, reports came in that two kayakers were in difficulties approximately one nautical mile north of Saint David's. The kayakers had managed to call the Coastguard themselves, having wisely used waterproof pouches to protect their means of communication," the statement said. "Recognising the urgency of the situation, the decision was made to swiftly re-launch the ALB, which was already on the slip, and she was back in the water shortly after 2:18 pm. "The ALB made best speed to the position to find one casualty in the water who was suffering from being cold after being in the water for approximately twenty minutes, and started having a panic attack. "The casualty in the water was lifted out and taken into the wheelhouse of the ALB, where the crew could carry out a first aid assessment. An ambulance was then requested after the casualty stated that she had ingested some seawater. Moelfre CRT were also tasked. "After recovering the second casualty and both kayaks by 2:30 pm, the ALB returned to the station, allowing the two casualties to be taken into the warm changing room and monitored by our trained casualty care crew members until an ambulance arrived. Both casualties were handed over to the ambulance crew and went to the hospital for further examination." The Coastguard statement added: "A great result today thanks to fast, coordinated action from all involved. We wish mum a full and speedy recovery. In a coastal emergency, always dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."
North Wales Chronicle
22-06-2025
- North Wales Chronicle
Paddleboarder and kayaker winched to safety off Anglesey
The incident happened just after 3pm on Sunday, June 22, near Lligwy Beach. Moelfre Coastguard and Cemaes Bay Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked by MRCC Holyhead — the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre operated by HM Coastguard — following reports of a capsized paddleboarder and kayaker, with one person in the water unable to swim. On arrival, two paddleboarders who had returned safely to shore were located. They had called 999 to report that two of their friends were still in difficulty further offshore. Due to an offshore breeze, the two had been swept out to sea while the others managed to paddle back to safety. A search was launched involving RNLI Moelfre Lifeboat (ALB), the Rescue 936 helicopter, and the National Coastwatch Institution at Moelfre. MORE NEWS A statement into the incident said: "One casualty was located swiftly, and the second was winched from the water approximately 30 minutes after the initial call. Both were transferred to Ysbyty Gwynedd for further medical assessment. "None of the group were wearing lifejackets, and only one wore a wetsuit. "Once safe, the two informants were debriefed, and taken along with their kit back to their accommodation to warm up and get changed." Safety advice was given to all involved. The statement added: "Thanks to the quick actions of the first informants and the co-ordinated response of all rescue services, this incident had a positive outcome."
Wales Online
20-06-2025
- General
- Wales Online
Walkers wanted to risk everything to save lamb after 100ft cliff plunge on North Wales coast
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Worried animal lovers were willing to risk life and limb when a lamb plunged 100ft (30 metres) down a coastal cliff. The animal was left stranded on a ledge 33ft above the sea at low tide - and only 5ft above the high water mark. The drama unfolded at Llanbadrig on the north coast of Anglesey, close to the tiny uninhabited island of Ynys Badrig (Middle Mouse), the northernmost point of Wales. The lamb had fallen from Llanlleiana Head, a crag-bound hill renowned for its hillfort, tower and the ruins of a porcelain works below. On learning that people were planning to rescue the lamb themselves, Coastguards and RNLI volunteers decided to step in. 'The recovery was approved as members of the public were willing to put themselves in danger to rescue the lamb themselves,' said a spokesperson for RNLI Moelfre Lifeboat. 'By launching our lifeboat and rescuing the lamb, we stopped a potential human injury.' As well as Moelfre lifeboat, Wednesday evening's call-out (June 18) involved Coastguard rescue teams from Cemaes Bay and Moelfre. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone Once the lamb had been located, at the foot of cliffs, the all-weather lifeboat was guided to the scene where it launched an inflatable rescue boat (Y boat). (Image: RNLI Moelfre Lifeboat) Asked to clamber ashore was a crew member with previous experience working with sheep. Managing to reach the lamb, he saw it was 'clearly tired and lethargic'. Moelfre Coastguard said: 'With a little gentle persuasion, the lamb was safely coaxed off the ledge, brought onboard the Y boat, and transported to Cemaes Bay.' After a few phone calls, the lamb's owner was located and arrangements were made for its safe return home. Being uninjured, the farmer reunited the lamb with the rest of the flock. RNLI Moelfre said it was a 'successful and heartwarming outcome'. (Image: Moelfre Coastguard) Moelfre Coastguard added: 'Aside from a few bumps and scrapes, the lamb appeared well – if understandably a bit shaken by its coastal adventure!' A RNLI Moelfre crew member said the call-out highlighted the importance of the public's role in reporting such incidents. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox They added: 'As tempting as it is to try to rescue an animal in difficulty, people should think about the potential injury they may cause themselves. "This member of the public made the right decision by contacting the coastguard and allowing them to task the assets best suited to assisting the animal.' Also involved in a lamb rescue this week was Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team. Volunteer Jess carried it down an Eryri mountain in a sack to ensure its safety. Find out what's happening near you
