Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat – latest callout

Date: 17.08.24

Time tasked: 14:09

Callout #: 7

Tasked at 14:09 to a vulnerable male in the water off the main town beach.

Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat crew spoke with male, who had left the water and later left the scene, and assisted the Coastgaurd as requested.

Lifeboat stood down at 14:58 without needing to launch.

Boat crew: Martin Barnard (Helm), Ian Fletcher, Kyle Baker, Adrian Blight

Tractor driver: Paul May

DLA: Andy Mitchell

Shore crew: Cameron Baker, Henry Williams, Alex Russel, Stephen Waller

Lifeguards: Nikita Watkins

Wind speed: Force 2

Wind: SW

Visibility: Very good

All enquiries: media@sidmouthlifeboat.org.uk