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ILB Shouts 2007

No.	Date	Time	Weather	Crew	Detail of Service
42	2nd December	1304 1345	NW 7-8 Heavy Squalls	J. Bolter R. Jefferies D. Wright	Mumbles ILB requested to launch to a kite surfer in difficulties 200 metres offshore at County Hall, Swansea Bay. Mumbles ILB launched and proceeded in F7 - F8 conditions at best speed. Once on scene the kite surfer was observed in the shallows making his way ashore. Kite surfer was assisted on the shore by Mumbles Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team. ILB released to return to station.
41	21st November	1515 1525	Calm	R. Webborn S. Ace D. Wright	The ILB launched to "an immediate" for a report of a person in the water off County Hall Swansea. Soon after launching it was reported that the casualty had got ashore so the ILB was recalled.
40	19th November	1203 1303	E 6-7	R. Webborn C. Vaughan R. Davies	The ILB launched to assist with the recovery of an injured Atlantic Dolphin which had been found in the surf by 2 surfers at Langland Bay. When the ILB arrived the crew assisted 2 RSPCA inspectors who were in dry suits to keep the dolphin afloat for some 45 minutes until the arrival of a vet. Once the vet had donned a drysuit he went into the water and examined the dolphin. Then after discussing the dolphins condition with a specialist, it was decided that the kindest option was to bring the dolphin ashore and put it to sleep humainly. This shout was featured in the front page of the Evening Post (20th November).
39	31st October	1155 1205	NW 2-3	C. Vaughan B. Jenkins	The ILB had launched for a PR display off Langland Bay for the opening of the new Langland Bay Lifeguard Clubhouse. Just after the ILB launched it was tasked by Swansea Coastguard to an immediate call to a report of a capsized canoist off Langland. Whilst the ILB was on route it was confirmed that the canoist was part of the PR display. The ILB was then stooddown.
38	7th November	0005 0120	N 3-4	R. Webborn J. Bolter D. Thomas	The ILB was launched to the report of a 39yr old male who was threatening to commit suicide in Swansea Bay, near Sandfields. The ILB started a search along the shore line between the observatory to the cricket ground; the ILB fired two white paraflares to help illuminate the area. Also involved in the search was the police helicopter and the RAF helicopter. Following over an hour search, the person who made the initial threat was found safe on land. The search was called off and the ILB returned to station.
37	28th September	1530 1730	W 4	N. Garner R. Absolum	The ILB took the tow of a 27ft motor vessel from the ALB and towed the casualty to Swansea Marina.
36	15th September	1803 1820	SW 3-4	C. Jefferies A. Edwards B. Jenkins	2 persons were cut off on the Outer Island due to the incoming tide. Both casualties were safely returned to shore.
35	13th September	1800 1830	Calm	D. Wright R. Absolum	1 person was cut off on the Middle Island due to the incoming tide. The casualty was safely returned to shore.
34	9th September	1555 1610	Calm	J. Bolter R. Jenkins A. Edwards	1 person was cut off on the Middle Island due to the incoming tide. The casualty was safely returned to shore.
33	9th September	1415 1430	Calm	R. Webborn D. Wright R. Jenkins	2 persons were cut off on the Middle Island due to the incoming tide. Both casualties were safely returned to shore.
32	4th September	1648 1930	Calm	D. Thomas M. Williams C. Jeffries	Both Mumbles ALB & ILB were requested to launch to a 21ft powerboat ‘Oliver’ hard aground on Crab Island, Langland Bay. Both Boats proceeded to the casualty with Mumbles ILB arriving on scene and evacuating 3 crew whilst leaving the skipper aboard. The casualties were landed ashore while the ALB stood by. The skipper was then evacuated to ALB, and the ILB towed the casualty vessel off backwards with the incoming tide and handed the tow to ALB. The ALB towed Oliver to Swansea Marina where she was lifted out of the water for all damage to be inspected. Click here for video of rescue (Courtesy of Neil Beer)
31	3rd September	1118 1200	Calm	D. Thomas M. Jenkins	The ILB was launched to the report of a Rinker vessel on fire off the holding buoys, Tawe River. The ILB proceeded to the scene where the casualty vessel was being towed in through lock gates, the ILB moored up on stood off. Mid & West Wales Fire Service were in attendance and checked vessel for hot spots etc. ILB was released to return to station.
30	19th August	1150 1320	WNW 6-7	R. Webborn A. Edwards B. Jenkins	Swansea Coastguard requested the ILB to proceed immediately to assist a number of windsurfers/canoeists, some 3 miles North of the ILB station, off Swansea. The ILB crew had a rough crossing due to the conditions. When on scene, multiple persons were observed as in need of assistance. Following an initial assessment, the ILB went to the 3 casualties nearest them (about 0.5 mile) off the beach. They were told to raft together and await rescue. The ILB then went out to the further group about a mile offshore, where another group were seen. The ILB crew found 2 persons in the water who had come off windsurfers, hanging onto a double canoe with the 2 occupants. A small safety boat was present, but unable to take the persons ashore, due to the conditions and its size. The ILB took these 4 persons into the ILB, then returned to the other 3 canoeists and returned all 7 persons ashore. The ILB then went to a group of 6 persons who were rafted together and towed them ashore. The ILB re launched to help recover the canoes and windsurfers that had been abandoned. It transpires that the group were from a mixed party of 17 scouts from Twickenham in London. They had hired the craft on the beach, but unfortunately the conditions had got the better of them. 4 of the party had got ashore un aided. None of the party required any further medical assistance. BBC News Article
29	19th August	1135 1150	WNW 6-7	R. Webborn A. Edwards B. Jenkins	Following being released from the earlier service the ILB was tasked with attempting to save a seagull that was tangled in fishing line at the end of the pier. The request had come from the RSPCA who were unable to reach the bird due to its position. The ILB went to see if it could assist the bird and found the bird being blown by the wind and tangled in the fishing line. The ILB was positioned by the pier, a line was attached to the pier. Then the crew were able to reach up and cut the line. After a short time, the ILB crew recovered the ‘lively’ seagull from the sea and took it ashore. The seagull was then passed into the care of the RSPCA. A short time later the ILB was then tasked to an immediate off Swansea – Details above.
28	19th August	1120 1135	WNW 6	R. Webborn A. Edwards B. Jenkins	The ILB had launched to carry out crew training (B. Jenkins induction) and was going around to look for calmer water to exercise in, when it was tasked to assist a capsized catamaran off the pier, which had been spotted by crew in the ILB house. The ILB returned to assist and found the catamaran being towed to safety by the Mumbles Yacht Club safety Boat. The ILB was then re tasked, details above.
27	6th August	1435 1445	SW 2-3	J. Bolter D. Thomas E. Mathias	The ILB was launched to the report of two persons cut off by the tide on Mumbles middle island. On arrival at the scene one of the casualties had attempted to swim across to the mainland, however the local currents were too strong and the casualty was recovered from rocks by Bracelet Bay. Both casualty were recovered safely to shore.
26	3rd August	1820 2010	NW 3-4	R. Webborn J. Bolter A. Bere	The un-maned sailing vessel 'Spicy Lady' had broken it's mooring from Mumbles. The casualty vessel was located in Swansea Bay and returned to a safe mooring.
25	31st July	1800 1820	Calm	E. Mathias N. Garner R. Absolom	The ILB launched to people cut off on Mumbles middle island The ILB returned the casualties safely to ILB slipway.
24	30th July	0931 1000	Calm	J. Bolter D. Wright R. Davies	The ILB was launched to a suspected suicide attempt in Swansea Bay by Blackpill. The ILB arrived on scene and nothing was seen, the ILB was then told to stand down and returned to station.
23	29th July	1730 1800	NW 3	R. Tovey R. Jeffries M. Jenkins	The ILB launched to assist two windsurfers under Mumbles Pier. ILB recovered one windsurfer and brought him ashore, second windsurfer returned to shore unaided
22	29th July	1715 1730	NW 3	R. Tovey R. Jeffries M. Jenkins	The ILB launched to people cut off on Mumbles middle island The ILB returned the casualties safely to ILB slipway.
21	28th July	1630 1645	Calm	R. Davies M. Williams J. Roach	The ILB launched to people cut off on Mumbles middle island The ILB returned the casualties safely to ILB slipway.
20	14th July	1616 1635	Calm	R. Tovey J. Fillery	The ILB Launched to 3 persons cut off on the Mumbles middle island. The casualties were safely returned to ILB slipway.
19	8th July	1821 1705	NW 5-6	J. Bolter R. Tovey A. Edwards	The ILB launched to assist a windsurfer in difficulties in Swansea Bay. On arrival at scene, the ILB took windsurfer on board and returned to Knab Rock.
18	30th June	1740 1810	SW 4-5	D. Wright R. Jeffries J. Roach	The ILB lauched to the report of a broken down motor boat off Sketty Lane. The ILB crew was able to free the fouled prop of the casualty and the vessel was able to return to the marina under it's own power. The was the first service launch for new lifeboat crew member Justine Roach.
17	29th June	1456 1510	SW 5-6	J. Bolter R. Davies R. Absolom	The ILB launched to recover a fisherman from the outer island who was cut off by the incoming tide. The casualty was return safely to shore.
16	25th June	1216 1336	NE 6-7	A. Bere M. Jones D. H-Evans	The ILB was tasked to the report of canoeists in trouble in Swansea Bay. Two canoeists were located to the west of River Tawe mouth; one canoeist had capsized and was unable to get back into the canoe and was holding onto a second canoeist. The off-shore wind was rapidly blowing the canoeists out to sea. The ILB safely recovered both casualties and passed them to the waiting Coastguard and ambulance service on the shore. The ILB then recovered the capsized canoe before returning to station.
15	16th June	1745 1815	W 4-5	R. Davies A. Bere M. Jenkins	The ILB was launched to the report of an boat broken its mooring and stuck under the pier. The casualty vessel was towed and safely placed in a mooring.
14	10th June	0755 0810	Calm	J. Bolter D. Thomas R. Tovey	The ILB was launched to the report of a broken down small boat off the lighthouse. The casualty was towed back to Knab Rock.
13	2nd June	2022 2045	Calm	J. Bolter R. Jeffries C. Vaughan	The ILB was launched to the report of a broken down small open boat off the the lighthouse with two persons on board. The casualty was towed back to Knab Rock.
12	2nd June	0900 0930	Calm	J. Bolter D. Thomas D. Wright	The ILB was launched to the report of a broken down speed boat off the Tutt. The casualty was towed back to Knab Rock.
11	27th April	2040 2130	Calm	M. Williams R. Absolum D. H-Evans	The ILB launched to a report of a body in the sea off Caswell Bay. On arrival at Caswell, the ILB located a large tree trunk, which could possibly have been the “body”. Following a search of the area, with nothing found, the ILB returned to the station.
10	21st April	2033 2133	Calm	J. Bolter G. Allen M. Jones	The ILB lauched to a report of a person in the water at Caswell bay. The ILB carried out a creeping line search assisted by Mumbles Coastguards and Rescue Helicopter 169. After searching fro 1 hr, the ILB stood down with nothing found and returned to station.
9	18th April	1710 1735	Calm	R. Davies G. Allen J. Fillery	The ILB was tasked to the report of two teenage girls cut off by the rising tide on a sandbank off Swansea University. On arrival at the scene the casualties were placed in the ILB just as the water had reached neck level. The casualties were safely taken to shore and the ILB returned to station.
8	12th April	0832 0930	Calm	M. Double D. Thomas C. Jeffries	D623 was tasked to investigate the possible sighting of a body off Limeslade Bay. The sighting was found to be a cuttle fish being attacked by seagulls. The ILB returned to station.
7	7th April	1927 2000	Calm	C. Jefferies M. Williams D. H Evans	D623 was tasked to the report of a broken down motor boat east of the Swig buoy. On location of the casualty, which had 7 persons on board, the ILB established a towed and towed the casualty to Mumbles.
6	7th April	1835 1845	Calm	E. Mathias D. Thomas A. Bere	While returning to station from service, the ILB was tasked to the report of 2 persons on the middle island with an incoming tide. On arrival at the scene the causeway to the middle island was just above the waterline, and following a search of the island it was assumed the persons had returned to the mainland before being cut off from the incoming tide. The ILB returned to station.
5	7th April	1814 1835	Calm	E. Mathias D. Thomas A. Bere	D623 was tasked to the report of 2 children in trouble on a cliff between Limeslade and Rotherslade. The casualties were located on the cliff face approximately 40ft from the waterline. The SeaKing helicopter from Devon was tasked to assist in the recovery of the casualties. Both children were safely winched from the cliff face to the above coastal path. The ILB was released to attend another incident.
4	6th April	1900 1921	Calm	M. Williams C. Vaughan R. Absalom	D623 was tasked to recover 2 persons from the middle island as the incoming tide had cut them off from the mainland. The casualties were recovered safely and returned to shore.
3	31st March	1900 2140	N 5-6	R. Webborn J. Bolter C. Jefferies	D623 was tasked to conduct a search following the discovery of an abandoned kitesurfing rig off Port Talbot. The rig was recovered and a search, along with The Mumbles ALB and Port Talbot ILB, began from that datum. Following a search for almost 3 hours, with nothing found, the ILB returned to station. Subsequently, the Coastguard has made an appeal to the public to discover the owner of the rig, click here to read more.
2	30th March	1545 1650	NE 4	R. Jenkins C. Vaughan D. H Evan	D623 launched to a report of a Mayday distress call received by the Coastguard. The exact location of where the distress call was made from was unknown, and no further calls were made. Following an initial search of the likely location, the ILB returned to station.
1	30th January	1415 1440	Calm	M. Double N. Chelley	D623 was tasked to 3 persons cut off on the middle island by the incoming tide. The casualties were located and safely returned to shore.