Rescue Info
- Launch date: Thu 15 Jan 15
- Time Launched: 11:10
- Crew: Dai Lloyd
Emily Penifold
Gemma Gill
Ian Richards
Robert C
Tim Robinson - Cause of Service: Person missing
- Sea State: Very Rough
- Wind Force: 6
- Wind Direction: Southwest
- Visibility: GOOD
- Return Date: Thu 15 Jan
- Time returned: 12.30
- Lifeboat: Arancia 75
Spirit of Friendship - Tractor Crew: Paul McCann
Rhodri Lewis
Search for missing man
Both Aberystwyth RNLI lifeboats joined the search for missing local man Richard John Middleton on 15 January 2015
The smaller RNLI Arancia rescue craft was launched first to search the harbour and lower river Rheidol. The stations Atlantic 85 Spirit of Friendship was launched soon after to assist in very wet and windy conditions.
A rescue helicopter from RAF valley searched along the river whilst the Fire Brigade, Coastguard and Police all searched the river further upstream. After searching for approximately an hour both lifeboats were stood down and returned to station.
Dyfed-Powys police later released a statement that a body had been discovered during the search and family had been informed. The crew and stations thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.