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Saturday 19th September 2009 Boat launched to Seaford Head at 13:29 after report of possible sighting of a divers BCD by a fishing boat following and earlier incident. A waterproof jacket was found, boat returned to station. Monday 31st August 2009 Treated casualty stung by Weaver fish. Sunday 16th August 2009 Treated casualty stung by Weaver fish. Sunday 9th August 2009 While on patrol to Cuckmere Haven our crew recovered two walkers cut off by the tide.
Saturday 11th July 2009 Provide support for Triathlon. Sunday 5th July 2009 First Aid given to casualty after fall. Sunday 31st May 2009 13:40 Kayak launched to recover inflatable. 15:28 Boat launched to recover 4 persons cut off by tide. Sunday 26th April 2009 Launched at 12:20 to a German visitor, cut off by the tide between Birling Gap and Beachy Head Sunday 21st September 2008 Launched to 2 people, cut off by the tide. Birling Gap Coastguards were tasked, and Newhaven Lifeboat was also called. Saturday 20th September 2008 Returned 2 people, cut off by the tide, back to safety. Saturday 13th September 2008 Assisted a lady who was training for a swim, and stood by, in case of emergency. Monday 25th August 2008 Assisted a canoeist, by emptying his kayak, after he lost control in strong surf. Saturday 23rd August 2008 The dreadnaught rowers asked if we could stand by, to watch them cross the bay in case of emergencies. Sunday 27th July 2008 33 students became cut off by the tide, we informed Birling Gap Coastguards, Eastbourne and Newhaven Lifeboats attended to assist in getting all the students to safety. Saturday 26th July 2008 Asked by Solent Coastguard to assist with a casualty at Beachy Head. New rescue boat launched on maiden voyage, diverted to assist 2 persons cut off by tide. Sunday 8th June 2008 On patrol, found a person cut off by the tide, refused assistance so monitored situation and notified Coastguard. Sunday 1st June 2008 First Aid given to a lady with cut foot Sunday 4th May 2008 Advised a group of young people about the dangers of cliff edges. Saturday 3rd May 2008 Advised family on dangers of inflatable's with offshore winds. Saturday 9th February 2008 Recovered bird covered in oil, handed over to wildlife rescue Sunday 27th January 2008 Recovered bird covered in oil, handed over to wildlife rescue Monday 27th August 2007 At 11:30 the boat was launched to assist a vessel on fire one mile off Birling Gap. One casualty in the water was rescued by another vessel in the proximity; Newhaven Lifeboat attended. At 17:30 the boat was launched to assist an inflatable boat off Birling Gap beach with 2 children on board adrift; their mother swam out to them to try and bring them ashore but was also in difficulties. Mother and children were safely returned to the beach, Newhaven Lifeboat was also in attendance to assist if required. Sunday 12th August 2007 At 12:50 the boat was launched to assist a broken down vessel off Belle Tout. The rescue boat remain alongside until the Newhaven Lifeboat arrived and a line was transferred to the Lifeboat so that the vessel could be towed back to Newhaven. Sunday 5th August 2007 At 14:45 while out on patrol 2 persons were picked up between Beachy Head and Belle Tout after being cut off by the tide and safely returned to Birling Gap. Sunday 10th June 2007 Our boat was first to locate a woman who was injured at the foot of Beachy Head on Sunday 10th June 2007, she was accompanied by two friends who raised the alarm. Crews from Newhaven and Eastbourne lifeboats attended the scene which was coordinated by the local Coastguard from Birling Gap and was supported by the Eastbourne Coast guards at the top of the cliffs. The casualty was airlifted to Birling Gap were she was transported by Ambulance to Eastbourne DGH.
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