VHF radio call to UK Coastguard saves three kayakers
A group of three kayakers called the UK Coastguard
after they got into difficulty in rough seas about ½ a mile off Flamborough
Head, off the Yorkshire coast just after 1pm today.
Bridlington and Filey Coastguard Rescue Teams, the UK Coastguard search and
rescue helicopter, Bridlington and Filey all weather lifeboats and Flamborough
inshore lifeboat were all sent to the scene.
A Mayday relay broadcast was sent out and three
vessels nearby also joined the search.
Two kayakers were rescued shortly after lifeboats
arrived on scene and a third kayaker was pulled from the water suffering from
hypothermia a short time later. All three are being treated by paramedics from
the Yorkshire Ambulance Service but we believe they're doing well and there are
no serious injuries at this time.