Short video of Whitstable lifeboat rescue yesterday

[gravygraham]

Glad to see them wearing lj's.

http://rnli.org/Pages/Video-Details.aspx?VideoItemID=tvKjRWrI

 

[prv]

Yep, though I'm not sure the lady's one was helping much! Not done up tight enough (possibly too big in the first place).

Pete

 

[[2068]]

Not sure how you manage to overturn a small RIB like that.

 

[Whitelighter]

Bouyancy aids rather than life jackets, but better than nothing.

Does highlight the importance of correct sizing plus a crotch strap would have helped.

 

[oldgit]

According to the owner of the rib, relating the tale on local TV,a wave caused the rib to " flip over" trapping his wife underneath.

 

[oceanfroggie]

Surprised they didn't lift the dingy motor for towing, nor check the vent in the upturned petrol tank was closed. Shows the risk of not wearing correctly sized PFDs and the benefit of a crotch strap had they been worn. Niggles apart job well done.

 

[Sneds]

Who raised the alarm?