Launched 14:53, Rehoused 12:40 Both boats launched following a report of what looked like a floating dead body in Raypits Reach. As the LBs were proceeding, a yacht reported sighting a large log covered in seaweed to the West of Bridgemarsh Island. A police RIB checked out the floating debris, and on their being satisfied that this was the…

Launched 14:13 to attend earlier incidents, Rehoused 16:10 The Lifeboat was returning to station from attending to two boats aground on the Buxey Sands when they were asked to attend a lady with a possible back injury after falling on the pontoon at Wallasea Marina.  An ambulance was also on its way and Rescue Helicopter 125 was on standby. …

Launched 14:13, Rehoused 16:10 after dealing with  second incident The Lifeboat was launched to check out a 35′ speed boat aground on the Buxey Sands with eight people on board.  The boat was found to be high and dry with people walking around her.  After checking that all was well and giving the owner a course to steer for deep water when he…

Launched 20:15, Rehoused 22:20 The Lifeboat was launched in response to a request to assist a husband and wife crew on a 26′ Sadler yacht anchored near Maplin Edge Buoy.  They were out of fuel and the husband had suffered an asthma attack and wasn’t responding to his medication.  When they arrived on scene, the Lifeboat crew stabilised the man…