Rescue Info
- Launch date: Sun 21 Sep 14
- Time Launched: 12:19
- Crew: Andrew Bethell
Em Foot
Ian Brandreth
Nick Thompson - Cause of Service: Vessel thought to be in trouble
- Sea State: Slight
- Wind Force: 1
- Wind Direction: Northwest
- Casualty Type: Unidentified/Distress
- Visibility: GOOD
- Return Date: Sun 21 Sep
- Time returned: 13:00
- Lifeboat: Spirit of Friendship
- Tractor: Talus MBH
- Tractor Crew: Gemma Gill
Lifeboat diverted from exercise to investigate possible distress signal
While on training, Aberystwyth Lifeboat was diverted to a reports of a reflection or flashing in the sea off Wallog.
Once on scene the Lifeboat noted a large number of vessels in the area and proceeded to investigate. It was concluded that one of the vessels was responsible for the reflection/flashing and everything was fine on the vessel. Aberystwyth Lifeboat returned to the exercise it had left earlier.