Date of Incident:
11/08/2023
Station:
NCI Hornsea
Incident Summary:
NCI observed an inflatable canoe, towing body board with 3 adults and one child, no lifejackets, being blown out to sea in offshore wind. Occupants paddling but not making headway. HMCG informed.
ILB tasked, and escorted vessel to shore after adult refused assistance. All reached shore safely, appropriate advice given.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
528352
Casualty Type:
Manual Craft (Inflatable)
Cause of Incident:
Person(s) In danger of drowning