Ambulance, coastguard and RNLI called after dinghy overturns near Hartlepool

Two people were rescued after their dinghy capsized near the Hartlepool coast.
By Pamela Bilalova
Published 7th Aug 2023, 16:03 BST
Updated 7th Aug 2023, 16:04 BST
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Hartlepool RNLI volunteers were called to assist two people whose two-metre dinghy had capsized close to the shore between the Pilot Pier and the Heugh Pier at the Headland.

The two occupants of the dinghy made their own way ashore where they were met by two ambulances and the local Coastguard team.

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Hartlepool RNLI volunteer helm Matt Blanchard, who attended the incident, said: "Luckily the occupants of the dinghy were able to make their way ashore.

Rescue teams were called after a dinghy capsized near the Hartlepool shore./Photo: Hartlepool RNLI/Tom CollinsRescue teams were called after a dinghy capsized near the Hartlepool shore./Photo: Hartlepool RNLI/Tom Collins
Rescue teams were called after a dinghy capsized near the Hartlepool shore./Photo: Hartlepool RNLI/Tom Collins

“We hope they make a full recovery after their ordeal."

The incident happened just before 2pm on Saturday, August 5.

The inshore lifeboat launched at 1.58pm and was on scene shortly after.

The crew recovered two of the dinghy's oars from the sea and returned to the Ferry Road lifeboat station at 2.20pm where the boat was refuelled and made ready for service by 2.30pm.

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