Bridlington and Flamborough lifeboats along with HM Coastguard helicopter have been called to an incident this afternoon (13th January, 2025) in the Bay of Bridlington.
The services were called out just after 2.pm to a fishing vessel reporting a crew member had fallen into the water.
A spokesman for Flamborough RNLI said: “Launched today at 2:08pm at the request of HM Coastguard following a report of a person fallen overboard a fishing vessel 9 miles South East of Flamborough RNLI Station.
“Lifeboat with volunteer crew were on scene at 2:30pm. The casualty was at this time on board the fishing vessel in need of medical attention.
“Flamborough Lifeboat stood by until the casualty had been safely taken on board HM Coastguard Helicopter.
“Bridlington RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat also attended and two crew members boarded the fishing boat to aid the extraction of the casualty to the helicopter.
“Flamborough RNLI were stood down at 3:38pm and returned safely to station at South Landing at 4:05pm.”
The Coastguard helicopter successfully evacuated the casualty to Hull Royal Infirmary where he is said to be recovering from his ordeal.
