Date of Incident:
05/07/2023
Station:
NCI Calshot Tower
Incident Summary:
NCI observed paddle boarder, no lifejacket, struggling against tide. VTS advised, and yacht declared MayDay. HMCG acknowledged. Swimmer tried to reach casualty, NCI had visual. RIB tried to help, ILB
on scene, HELO requested but ambulance en route. 1st casualty and board on yacht, 2nd casualty catatonic but breathing - recovered by ILB. Ambulance removed both.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
522074
Casualty Type:
Manual Craft Paddle Boarding
Cause of Incident:
Person(s) in Distress/Danger