'The danger is very real'

HORNSEA INSHORE RESCUE REVEALS HOW LIVES WERE SAVED BY THEM THIS WEEKEND

- By LAURA CROSS

HORNSEA Inshore Rescue has revealed how four lives were saved by their efforts this weekend.

On Saturday, June 28, the team was tasked to aid two kayakers who were reportedly in difficulty around half a mile off Skipsea Sands. “Spirit of Hornsea” was swiftly launched by Launchmaster Rob Prince within five minutes of the call being received.

Coxswain Rob Carthew was at the helm with crew comprising Sue Hickson-Marsay MBE, Carl Handley, and Jake Blackburn-Roberts. While the kayaks were dark coloured and difficult to see, the coastguard thankfully had a bearing on them.

Both kayakers had been in the water for a substantial time as a result of being tipped up by a large wave. Both were brought on board the life boat and given first aid.