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RLNI rescue jet ski rider swept out to sea near Great Orme

Crew saves jet ski rider stranded in sea for 45 minutes

An RLNI crew spotted a rider who had been swept out to sea and couldn’t call for help, leading to a fortunate rescue.

The crew had just towed a boat to safety when they received a call for another boat rescue near the Great Orme, Llandudno in North Wales. The rider had been in the water for 45 minutes, carried out to sea, and unable to call for assistance.

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A second lifeboat joined the effort, and both crews collaborated to bring the rider and jet ski safely back to shore. The incident started at 2.14pm on Friday, September 6. Llandudno’s all-weather lifeboat, William F Yates, responded to a seven-metre day boat in distress about a mile north of Pigeon’s Cave, near the Great Orme.

The stranded boat was towed to a pontoon in Conwy. During the return trip, the crew noticed something unusual near a buoy in the Conwy channel.

Coxswain Graham Heritage explained that upon closer inspection, they found an upturned jet ski with its rider clinging to it, being swept away by the ebbing tide. The lifeboat crew quickly secured the jet ski and rescued the rider. Due to the urgency, they requested assistance from Conwy’s inshore lifeboat, which took over towing the jet ski.

This allowed the Llandudno lifeboat to transport the rider to shore rapidly. The RNLI Conwy crew noted that the individual had been trying to swim the jet ski back to shore.

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The William F Yates was officially stood down at 4.40pm and returned to Llandudno’s North Shore by 5.18pm. The jet ski was later recovered at Beacons Jetty, Conwy Morfa, by its owner.

Mr Heritage commented on the unpredictable nature of lifeboat missions, stating, “It just goes to show you never truly know what you’re heading into when the pager goes off. Anything can happen, and our crew must always be prepared for whatever comes their way.”

What Other Media Are Saying
  • Daily Post reports on a dramatic jet ski rescue where a rider was swept out to sea, clinging to their upturned jet ski for 45 minutes.(read more)
  • Yahoo News reports a startling incident where a jet ski rider was swept out to sea for 45 minutes, clinging to an upturned jet ski with no means of calling for help, only to receive a major stroke after being rescued.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions asked about this news

How long was the rider in the water before being rescued?

The rider was in the water for 45 minutes.

Where did the incident with the rider and jet ski occur?

The incident occurred near the Great Orme, Llandudno, North Wales.

How did the lifeboat crew discover the rider in distress?

The crew spotted something unusual near a buoy while navigating the Conwy channel.

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Which lifeboat was primarily involved in the rescue?

Llandudno’s all-weather lifeboat, William F Yates, was primarily involved.

What did the RNLI Conwy crew do during the rescue?

They took over towing the jet ski, allowing the Llandudno lifeboat to transport the rider to shore quickly.

Lilly Larkin

Lilly is a skilled journalist based in the UK, with a degree in Political Science from the University of Manchester. Her expertise lies in political, social news. In her free time, she enjoys reading social media news to keep up with the latest trends and understand the pulse of society.

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