Date of Incident:
31/05/2025
Station:
NCI Hengistbury Head
Incident Summary:
HMCG called NCI re. report from MOP of a wing foiler, out with a friend, causing concern. NCI had visual, and had been monitoring. One was in the water, and not making attempt to get back up. Fishing
charter called on Ch65 offering assistance. NCI advised ILB had been tasked, fishing boat took casualty on board, NCI conned ILB to casualty, and casualty was recovered to shore by ILB, and treated
ashore for hypothermia.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
018284
Casualty Type:
Wind surfing / Kite Surfing
Cause of Incident:
Person(s) in Distress/Danger