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BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
Kite surfer dies after being pulled from Portland Harbour
A kite surfer has died after reportedly getting into difficulty in a harbour in on board an anchored yacht in Portland Harbour raised the alarm at about 13:30 BST on RNLI lifeboat station said its crew arrived as the casualty was being pulled from the water by the harbour patrol kite surfer was given first aid on the harbour jetty but died at the scene. The RNLI inshore lifeboat, an emergency response doctor, an ambulance and harbour staff attended.A statement on Weymouth Lifeboat's Facebook page said: "This was a very tragic incident, and our thoughts go out to the family and friends." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Telegraph
4 days ago
- Telegraph
Kite surfer in his 70s dies ‘after being blown out of water and hitting yacht'
A kite surfer has died after reportedly being blown out of the water in high winds and thrown into the side of a moored yacht. The incident took place in Portland Harbour, Dorset, at about 1.35pm on Tuesday. The kite surfer, believed to be a man in his 70s, was recovered from the water by a harbour patrol boat and taken to the jetty, where he was pronounced dead. Photographs of the aftermath appear to show the kite tangled around the mast of a boat. Local reports suggest he was blown into the side of the yacht. Police, lifeboat and coastguard services and a search and rescue helicopter responded to the incident. Officers confirmed a second man was left in the care of the ambulance service. Winds reached 35mph during the afternoon at the harbour, which is a popular spot for kite and windsurfers. Portland and neighbouring Weymouth hosted the sailing and windsurfing competitions at the London 2012 Olympics. A Weymouth Lifeboat spokesperson said: 'Weymouth inshore lifeboat was tasked by HM Coastguard and launched at approximately 13:35 to assist with an incident in Portland Harbour. 'A yacht anchored in the harbour having reported a kite surfer in difficulty to the Coastguard. 'The ILB crew arrived on scene to find the kite surfer being recovered from the water by the Portland harbour patrol boat. 'The casualty was transferred to Portland harbour jetty where first aid was administered by the harbour staff and RNLI ILB crew. 'The Emergency Response doctor and local ambulance crew also attended the scene. 'Very sadly the casualty was declared dead by a doctor on scene. 'This is a very tragic incident, and our thoughts go out to the family and friends.' A Dorset Police spokesperson said: 'We received a report at 1.52pm on Tuesday 15 July 2025 raising concern for the welfare of two men in the water in the area of Portland Harbour. 'Emergency services attended and very sadly one of the men, aged in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. 'His death is not being treated as suspicious and his family has been informed. 'Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends at this very difficult time. 'The second person has been left in the care of the ambulance service.'
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
Kite surfer dead after 'freak accident' involving moored yacht off the Dorset coast
A kite surfer has died following a 'freak accident' where he was reportedly blown out of the water in high winds and thrown into the side of a moored yacht. The man, believed to be in his 70s, was recovered from the water by a harbour patrol boat and taken to the harbour jetty where he was pronounced dead at the scene this afternoon. Photos taken in the aftermath of the tragic event appear to show the tangled kite around the mast of a boat - with local reports suggesting the victim was blown into its side. Police, lifeboats, coastguard and a search and rescue helicopter responded to the incident at 1.35pm. Police confirmed a second man was left in the care of the ambulance service. Winds reached 35mph this afternoon at the harbour - a popular spot for kite and windsurfers. Portland and neighbouring Weymouth hosted the sailing and windsurfing competitions at the London 2012 Olympics. A Weymouth Lifeboat spokesman said: 'Weymouth inshore lifeboat was tasked by HM Coastguard and launched at approximately 1.35pm to assist with an incident in Portland Harbour. 'A yacht anchored in the harbour having reported a kite surfer in difficulty to the Coastguard. 'The ILB crew arrived on scene to find the kite surfer being recovered from the water by the Portland harbour patrol boat. 'The casualty was transferred to Portland harbour jetty where first aid was administered by the harbour staff and RNLI ILB crew. 'The Emergency Response doctor and local ambulance crew also attended the scene. 'Very sadly the casualty was declared dead by a doctor on scene. 'This is a very tragic incident, and our thoughts go out to the family and friends.' A Dorset Police spokesman said: 'We received a report at 1.52pm on Tuesday 15 July 2025 raising concern for the welfare of two men in the water in the area of Portland Harbour. 'Emergency services attended and very sadly one of the men, aged in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. 'His death is not being treated as suspicious and his family has been informed. 'Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends at this very difficult time. 'The second person has been left in the care of the ambulance service.'
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Warning as windsurfer rescued in force four winds in emergency off Welsh coast
A windsurfer who got into difficulties in hugh winds in the sea off the Welsh coast was rescued by a lifeboat crew. Members of Horton and Port Eynon RNLI Lifeboat rescues were just returning from a training exercise when they were approached by a number of windsurfers who were concerned about a windsurfer who they thought was in difficulty in the sea at Port Eynon Bay. The lifeboat was immediately re-launched and made a search of the bay. The crew saw a windsurfer waving at them clearly trying to draw their attention. When they made their way to him they spotted another person in the sea close by. He was wearing a wetsuit and was almost 400 metres offshore. He had been separated from his windsurfer. The man was taken on board the lifeboat and taken back to shore. READ MORE: Man airlifted from Welsh beach by air ambulance READ MORE: One word dominates the Met Office's new forecast for the coming month Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice In a statement the crew said: "The wind was blowing at force four and there was a one metre swell. Had the windsurfer, close to the man in the water, not drawn the crews attention it would have extremely difficult to have spotted the man in the water." The lifeboat was launched again shortly after 4pm. when information was received of a kitesurfer in difficulty. A search of the area was made but no kitesurfer could be found. Lawrie Grove, the lifeboat perations manager for the Horton and Port Eynon Station urged windsurfers to take care, pay attention to weather conditions and take a mobile phone to call for help. He said: 'We want people to have fun when heading out on the water, however incidents can happen even for the most experienced water users. "When going windsurfing always carry a means of calling for help such as a mobile phone in a waterproof pouch. "In the event of an emergency, if possible stay with your equipment, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. "Weather conditions, particularly offshore winds and strong tidal currents can make it more difficult or even impossible to return to the shore, so it is really important to check the forecast and tide times before you head out. "Remember to wear a well-fitted buoyancy aid or personal floatation device as this will help you float if you end up in the water unexpectedly."
