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…

Two crew members of Burnham on Crouch Lifeboat Station assisted Police and Ambulance crews in recovering the body of a gentleman found in the water at Burnham Yacht Harbour. The Crew members, who included an off duty Police Paramedic, were the last members leaving the station, when they were called upon to assist the other emergency services. It…

Launched 20:25, Rehoused 22:15 The Lifeboat was launched to reports of a vessel which had run aground and was unsure of her position near to Cockleshell Ridge. The 26ft motor boat was  located on a sand bank approximately 100m from the waters edge. A crew member walked to the vessel and stayed with the people on board until she refloated. She…