Quick Thinking RNLI Volunteer Saves the Day One evening in in September, Ollie Hewitt, one of the youngest crew at Rock RNLI was enjoying some time off on the water in the Camel Estuary at Rock. He noticed seven people on the water using a Zap Cat powerboat at high speed and witnessed it suddenly flip over, resulting in some of the passengers ending up in the water. Without hesitation, Ollie
phoned the lifeboat station, where he knew the D class lifeboat, Rusper II, was out on exercise. The volunteer lifeboat crew were diverted immediately to the scene where they recovered two people who were suffering from cold water shock. The two casualities were taken back to the station and warmed up carefully with hot showers and hot drinks.
Ollie said ,, ‘Although I wasn’t on exercise myself, I knew our lifeboat was on a training exercise and my younger sister, Buffy, was on the crew. I took quick action and they were able to respond immediately. Ollie added,’ We remind people to behave responsibly and respect the water, and if you see anyone in difficulty, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. The lifeboat towed the damaged boat back to Rock. Stuart Robertson
Link Supports Golf Buggy to provide access to St Enodoc Church and helps St Minver Silver Band A Big Thank You to the Link and Trebetherick Resident’s Association for their help in obtaining a second hand golf buggy to help those who find it difficult to get to St. Enodoc Church. Lighting and safety belts, indicators to comply with DVLA and insurance for the vehicle for it to go on the road then across the golf course, have all been provided. Electrical work done by Ian Tatum, seat belts supplied by Old Forge garage. Beautiful sign written in Gold by Eliahs Autos of Pityme. - ‘St. Enodoc Church Flyer’. Gerry Stone Co-ordinator. A donation of £300 from The Link will be used for new band polo shirts to be used for engagements when our full uniform is not required, or in very hot weather as we experienced this summer, and also for some new Christmas music for the training band. Garry Gauss 16 St Minver Link Issue 219.indd 16
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