Two young people and a man have been rescued after their inflatable dinghies were blown offshore on the Lincolnshire coast
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Article Date: 2008-08-29
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A young girl and her father got into difficulty, when they were blown offshore. A teenage boy went to their assistance; he was also on an inflatable dinghy. The father realising that their situation had become dangerous, tried to swim back to shore pulling the dinghies, unfortunately he had difficulty coping with the sea and when he reached the shore, with the assistance from members of the public, he was in a semi-conscious condition.
The Coastguard Rescue Officers on scene from Chapel St Leonards immediately assisted the father and prepared a landing site for the Air Ambulance on the beach nearby. The casualty was then flown to the Pilgrim Hospital in Boston. The Lifeboat brought the two children back to the beach. The young girl was also taken to Hospital by ambulance, as she was suffering from shock and slightly hypothermic. The boy was reunited with his family.
Peter Wheeler, Watch Manager, Yarmouth Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre said:
"After the incident, the Lifeboat was returning to base when the crew encountered yet another inflatable carrying two teenagers who were totally oblivious to what had been happening close by and the danger they themselves were in. Whilst many people are aware of the dangers of these toys, it is a matter of concern that other people are still placing themselves and their families at risk in this way. We would emphasise yet again that inflatable toys should not be used when the wind is blowing away from the land, and if used at all, should be tethered to the shore.
Don't let a nice day at the seaside turn into a lifelong family tragedy."
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