Lifeboat launched after concerns raised about paddle boarder in Northumberland
Seahouses inshore lifeboat was launched after concerns were raised about a paddle boarder.
UK Coastguard requested the lifeboat launch at 2pm today (Monday, August 23) to check on the welfare of a paddle boarder who was approximately half a mile off Bamburgh beach.
A member of the public on the shore, had reported concern for boarder’s safety.
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Hide AdIt was ascertained that the paddle boarded was experienced and was not in any difficulty, or in need of assistance.
This was a genuine false alarm with good intent.