02.03.10 - Pagers activated by unknown source.
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Humber Rescue is entirely dependant on donations from the public and the generosity of local businesses to maintain and improve their service.
The River Humber is said to be one of the most dangerous navigable rivers in the world. It is not surprising that even the most experienced of navigators can be caught out by its shifting sands and seven knot currents.
Humber Rescue is an independent charity responsible for the provision of a fast-response rescue boat on the rivers of the Humber Estuary. The area covered by Humber Rescue is approximately 540 sq. miles and includes the Rivers, Trent, Ouse, Hull and Humber.
Prior to the service provided by Humber Rescue there was no dedicated rescue or safety vessel on the upper Humber. The area covered by Humber Rescue is approximately 540 sq. miles and includes the Rivers, Trent, Ouse, Hull and Humber.
If you see anything suspicious on or in the water, flares, clothing hoisted on a ship or yachts mast, people waving or persons walking around on sandbanks, DIAL 999 and ask for the Coastguard. The operator will connect you through to the Coastguard Rescue Centre at Bridlington who will alert Humber Rescue by pager system.
Humber Rescue will launch to check out the situation. Humber Rescue would prefer to be called out, even if it turns out to be a false alarm, rather than to arrive too late!
