Launched 13:00, Rehoused 13:50 The Atlantic 75 ‘Brandy Hole’ Lifeboat was launched following a request for help from Thames Coastguard as a gentleman had fallen ill on the Lady Essex. RAF Sea King Helipcoter 125 was also tasked to assist and met the Lifeboat at the Outer Crouch. The casualty was airlifted to Colchester General Hospital for…

Launched 18:10, Rehoused 21:00 Both the IB1 and Atlantic 75 Lifeboats were launched to reports of a missing female in the vicinity of South Woodham Ferrers on the River Crouch. The Lifeboats carried out an extensive search of the river and surrounding creeks together with Police, the RAF Sea King Helicopter and Coastguard Teams, however they were…

Launched 11:06, Rehoused 13:30 The IB1 Lifeboat was launched to reports of a dinghy which had capsized near to Brandy Hole in the River Crouch. The person on board had been seen waving to attract attention, however when the Lifeboat reached the casualty he was found to be very cold and in need of medical attention. The Lifeboat crew…

Launched Atlantic 75 16:31, Rehoused 17:30 Launched IB1 16:37, Rehoused 17:30 The IB1 and Atlantic 75 Lifeboats were launched to reports of a houseboat on fire at Pagelsham Reach on the River Roach. The Lifeboats were stood down shortly after reaching the area as the Fire & Rescue Service had located the fire and were dealing with the…