Launched 21:59, Rehoused 22:05 The IB1 Lifeboat was requested to launch to reports of a female stuck in the mud near to the Ferry Boat Inn in Fambridge. Shortly after the Lifeboat launched, it was stood down by the Coastguard as the lady had been pulled from the mud and was safe and well. The Lifeboat and her crew then returned to…

Launched 21:09, Rehoused 01:15 The Atlantic 75 and IB1 Lifeboats were requested to launch by Thames Coastguard, following a number of reports of red flares sighted at the mouth of the river close to the Buxey’s. An extensive search of the river and creeks was carried out in conjuction with Clacton Lifeboat, together with land searches carried…

Launched 12:03, Rehoused 13:38 The IB1 Lifeboat was launched today to a report of a person trapped in a car in the River Roach, near to Rochford. The tide was coming in, however there was not sufficient water to allow the Lifeboat to reach the vehicle without a significant walk in thick mud for her crew. The Fire Service were not able to…

Atlantic 75 Launched 13:40, Rehoused 14:50 IB1 Launched 14:07, Rehoused 14:56 The Atlantic 75 Lifeboat was launched to reports of a vessel aground on Lee Shore, near to Fambridge. When the Lifeboat reached the 25ft yacht, a crewman was put on board and made sure that casualty vessels crew were safe and well. In the meantime, an immediate…