River Incidents 2006

This page contains tables of all the river incidents attended to by our crew in 2006. For information on river incidents for other years, please click on the appropriate link in the navigation.


Incident No. Date Description
1 03.01.06. Vehicle hanging off river embankment at The Country Park Inn. Tractor used to help recover vehicle.
2 03.01.06. Person threatening to jump from Humber Bridge. On East walkway walking towards middle of bridge. Person returned to north end of bridge where they were taken into police custody. Oscar 99 on scene at New Holland Jetty, left shortly afterwards to continue with other duties.
3 04.01.06. Report of person in water at King George Dock. Vessel leaving King George Dock reported seeing what they believed to be a body in the water. Searched from King George Dock to St Andrew's Quay several times, nothing found.
4 07.01.06. Person threatening to jump from Humber Bridge. Search carried out by helicopter R128 of the Country Park using their night/heat seeking camera, nothing found. Shore crew used for land search. On arrival at boathopuse casualty was still in the bridge car park area and not actually on the bridge.
5 08.01.06. Launched at request of the police for missing female last seen on Friday January 6th at 11pm walking towards Humber Bridge. Person walked into Central Police Station at 11.10am, search called off.
6 15.01.06. Launched at request of the police to search for a missing person. Searched from Reed's Island to Apex on the South Bank, South of Broomfleet Island, then the North Bank back to Hessle, nothing found. Small boat also launched and searched from Hessle to Brough along the North shore line.
Incident No. Date Description
7 05.02.06. Person in water at Dutch River. Stood down, police recovered casualty from water and male taken to hospital.
8 05.02.06. Report of 4 children stuck in the mud at Hessle Haven. Landrover and 2 crew dispatched to investigate. On arrival all the children were seen out of the mud to the east of Hessle Haven near to the crane.
9 05.02.06. Vessel broken down near to Marina entrance. 5mtr yellow & blue Rib with engine problems, towed to Humber Rescue slipway with 4 POB.
10 16.02.06. Report of red flares sited between Goole Docks and the M62 bridge. Search carried out of area, but nothing found. Report called in by passing motorist on M62 bridge.
11 19.02.06. Report of male person stuck in the mud at Drypool Bridge in the River Hull. Humberside Fire and Rescue deployed rescue path. Humberside Fire and Rescue recovered male onto rescue path and handed over to waiting Paramedics. Treated then taken to HRI. Humber Rescue stood down as soon as person was recovered.
Incident No. Date Description
12 15.03.06. Person in the water at Hessle Haven. Person jogging tried to cross Hessle Haven at low water but turned back. Report came from a ship moored in Hessle Haven, they saw him start to cross but lost sight of him. Helicopter R128 also tasked to scene. Search carried out, person found safe and well by shore crew at Hessle Haven.
13 23.03.06. Possibility of person jumped from the Humber Bridge on the 22/03/06. Police requested Humber Rescue launch to search the northbank from Humber Bridge East to Melton and Melton West to Alexandra Dock. Search carried out but nothing found. Car found in Humber Bridge car park with suicide note inside.
Incident No. Date Description
14 03.04.06. Launched to object in river at Redcliffe Sand, Object turned out to be a large tree.
15 11.04.06. Female threatening to jump from Keadby Bridge, taken into custody by Police. Humber Rescue stood down prior to launch.
16 14.04.06. Launched to report of red flares in the area of South Ferriby. Search carried out but nothing found, various vessels on river had seen nothing. Coastguard mobile unit on scene.
17 15.04.06. Launched to yacht aground at 31 buoy. Unable to refloat due to lack of water, Humber Rescue to return later in the day. Yacht " Slipalong" 3 POB.
18 15.04.06. Re-launched to yacht "Slipalong" aground at 31 buoy, Vessel towed off sandbank then made his own way to Brough Haven. Humber Rescue tasked to another job before returning to station.
19 15.04.06. Whilst already on river refloating yacht "Slipalong", Humber Rescue were called to cruiser "Arline" with engine difficulties. Taken under tow and safely moored into Hull Marina.
20 16.04.06. Report of a person in the river at Swinefleet. A 12 Year old youth recovered from the river and taken to Blacktoft Jetty to await Police and Undertakers. Information received later was that at approx 15:54pm on Wednesday 12th April a female and youth were seen to be jumping from the Humber Bridge. Female still unaccounted for.
21 23.04.06. Female threatening to jump from Humber Bridge. Boat on standby ready to launch, Female taken into Police custody.
22 24.04.06. Humber Coastguard report of a body in the River Trent under the M180 bridge. Stood down prior to launch as Police wanted to recover body.
23 27.04.06. Whilst on exercise with R128 East of Humber Bridge, Humber Rescue were tasked to a report of a male had climbed over the railings at Minerva Pier and had not been seen since. Unconfirmed that person had jumped but search was carried out from Minerva Pier to King George Dock, Nothing found. Search terminated at 22:20.
24 29.04.06. Report of body in water in area of 33 buoy.On arrival found 1st informant on North Bank. Body recovered to shore Police Units in attendance, Awaiting Police Marine unit to attended to recover body. PMU recovered body, Humber Rescue returned to station. Possibly female who jumped from Humber Bridge on 12/04/06.
25 29.04.06. Report of a female and child making their way towards the Humber Bridge. Crew asked by Humber Coast Guard to remain on standby until Police had dealt with the incident.
26 30.04.06. Report of bridge jumper from the Humber Bridge West Side middle. Person taken into custody by Police.
Incident No. Date Description
27 01.05.06. Report of girl stuck in mud at East End of Hessle Haven, girl recovered herself prior to Humber Rescue arrival. Humber Rescue recovered the girls wellies from mud and checked her over for any injuries. No medical assistance required.
28 13.05.06. Yacht aground at Trent Falls. On arrival found the starboard engine leg stuck in down position, dug out but not working when refloated, found port engine overheating on trip to South Ferriby, hence time taken to arrive. All persons on board wearing lifejackets with VHF radio & flares on board. 3 POB 2 adults & 1 child. 1000th callout for Humber Rescue
29 24.05.06. Launched to report of an inflatable drifting in water under the Humber Bridge. Upon arrival object was found to be a childs inflatable bouncy castle. Recovered item and returned to Boathouse. Area was searched by Humber Rescue prior to leaving area.
30 27.05.06. Report of a person threatening to jump from Myton Bridge. Searched commenced but nothing found and no one on the bridge. Search terminated, HR RTS.
31 30.05.06. Launched to a report of a body in the River Hull near to Scott St Bridge. Humber Rescue collected 1 member of the Police underwater search team at Chapman St Bridge then proceded to recover casualty. Casualty then taken to Admiralty Steps (Horsewash) to be handed over to waiting Police. Landrover also on scene with 3 extra crew.
Incident No. Date Description
32 18.06.06. Report of a person stuck in the mud near to Myton Bridge. Coastguard stood Humber Rescue down as person had been recovered by Humberside Fire & Rescue Service using a short ladder.
33 18.06.06. Called to 17ft speedboat broken down at South Ferriby with electrical problem. Owner fixed problem before HR arrival. Humber Rescue escorted speedboat to Hessle where owner was happy to continue on his own. Had launched from HR slipway to test boat as its new to him.
34 19.06.06. Report of a person jumping from Myton Bridge, upon arrival we started search from Myton Bridge to King George Dock in conjuction with Humberside Police boat ( already on river), Search terminated by Humber Coastguard as this was a hoax call.
35 21.06.06. Male in drinks/drugs state walking into river at the Deep. Male recovered by the Humber Ranger and handed over to Police at Admiralty Steps.
36 24.06.06. Report of a woman threatening to jump into water at Sailmakers Pub in a distressed state (approx 50 years old). Police negotiator on scene and woman taken into custody by Police.
37 28.06.06. Launched to cruiser "Montiverdi" aground at South Ferriby near to 32 Buoy. At 17:35 Vessel afloat making way to Grimsby. HR return to station.
Incident No. Date Description
38 02.07.06. Report of a 15 year old possibly in the water at Sammy`s Point. At 21:50 stood down before launching, person recovered themselves.
39 02.07.06. Report of a bridge jumper from the Humber Bridge. Person taken into Police custody, Humber Rescue stood down prior to launch.
40 13.07.06. Launched to 27ft motor boat broken down at South Ferriby. Possible fuel blockage escorted to Hull Marina. 20.25 leaving South Ferriby lock on route to Hull Marina. 21:40 cabin cruiser safe in Hull Marina.
41 14.07,06. Paged to search for possible suicidal male in the area of the Deep .Reported missing at 17:00 possibly jumped in river at 20:00. Person found in P&O Ferries car park.
42 18.07.06. Paged to report of a person in water at Myton Bridge area of River Hull. Immediate area searched but nothing found. Male had been seen to fall from Myton Bridge.
43 19.07.06. Launched for Humber Bridge jumper. Searched for over two hours but nothing found.
44 22.07.06. Launched to three cabin cruisers aground around 31 and 33 lightloats. Humber Rescue stood by until all cabin cruisers were afloat.
45 22.07.06. Launched to report of object in River Humber near to Hull Marina. 15.07 upon arrival found to be a body, awaiting police permission to recover.15:20 Police granted permission to recover body from river.At 15:25 Humber Rescue redirected to another body in river at 32A buoy.
46 22.07.06. Whilst recovering body from river Humber Rescue were tasked to attend another body in water at 32A Bouy. 16:30 2nd body recovered and both bodies returned to Humber Rescue .Boathouse.Police waiting at HR Boathouse.
47 23.07.06. Report of person in the water in the area of "The Deep". Search carried out found only sheet of tarpaulin.
48 29.07.06. Report of a jumper from Humber Bridge .Person taken into custody by Police Humber Rescue stood down.
49 29.07.06. Report of vessel "Genie 2" with engine difficulties near to Hull Marina. Humber Rescue stood down prior to launch as vessel had made its way into Hull Marina on its own. Delayed launch due to accident and crew unable to get through.
50 30.07.06. Launched to a yacht with engine failure at B & Q on St Andrews Quay. Vessel taken into tow and taken to South Ferriby. Vessel moored into South Ferriby at 14:00 Whilst towing another vessel at the Deep suffered engine trouble Humber Lifeboat called to assist.
Incident No. Date Description
51 07.08.06. Report of a cabin cruiser aground near to Boothferry Bridge Goole. Another vessel Katy (Goole docks work boat) went to assist 1st vessel but it also ran aground .Towed off sandbank and assisted to Goole dock, vessel Katy freed itself and followed to Goole Docks. Humber Rescue handed over to Katy to tow into Goole. Whilst out received another call of a person in water at Ousten Ferry on the River Trent.
52 07.08.06. Report of a person in water near to Owsten Ferry, nothing found various vessels in the river Trent had seen nothing. Also R128 on scene searching the river nothing found. Humber Rescue searched as far as Gainsboro.
53 11.08.06. Launched to motor cruiser "Rough Justice 3" aground west of South Ferriby heading for Hull Marina. On scene at 15:49 awaitng tide to refloat vessel 16:50 vessel refloated and making own way to Hull Marina. Vessel entered Marina at 18:30.
54 12.08.06. Launched to Yacht aground west of Winteringham Haven. Went aground at high tide unable to refloat awaiting high tide on Sunday 13th.
55 13.08.06. Launched to vessel "Little Bear" aground west of Winteringham. As per callout 54 on 12/08/06. Upon arrival vessel found to be already afloat and making way into Brough Haven
56 15.08.06. Launched to report of a person threatening to jump from Myton Bridge. Person taken into police custody upon arrival.
57 18.08.06. Launched to a report of person in water near to Sutton Road Bridge. Stood down on route as person was recovered by Humberside Fire & Rescue **Small Boat taken by Landrover **
58 22.08.06. Launched to a cabin cruiser aground near to Redcliffe Sand. Position N53'42'159/W000'29'341' Towed off sandbank, lost both props (replaced) Vessel restarted off South Ferriby and awaiting lock opening.
59 25.08.06. Launched to Jet Ski aground near to south tower of Humber Bridge. Pulled off sand bank by 3 crew + Jetski rider. Refloated OK.
60 25.08.06. Launched to a report of a white object in river near to North Ferriby. Searched carried out but nothing found.
61 27.08.06. Report of a landrover stuck in the mud under the North Tower off the Humber Bridge with the tide rising quickly, mother and baby taken of Landrover to boathouse. Tractor only used to tow out using strop.
62 31.08.06. Launched to a cabin cruiser in the Hull Marina area with engine problems in transit from South Ferriby. Escorted into Hull Marina.
Incident No. Date Description
63 03.09.06. Launched to a report of a Yacht in difficulties near to 32B bouy, Upon arrival vessel found to be a 30ft converted barge. Vessel suffering from coolant loss from engine, Too big for Humber Rescue to tow, vessel escorted at slow speed to Blacktoft Jetty. Left with Coastguard mobile unit to make own repairs to vessel. 3 POB + 2 Alsation dogs.
64 07.09.06. Launched to a report of a person swimming off corporation pier toward the middle of the river. Male recovered from water naked, cold but OK and handed over to waiting Ambulance Crew. Person was a foreign national.
65 09.09.06. Launched to a 54ft Barge grounded in the Hull Marina Basin. Unable to refloat, returning at high tide 2 POB.
66 09.09.06. Jet skier fallen from machine under Humber Bridge, Jet Ski drifting down river. Humber Rescue assisted rider to remount his Jet Ski, All OK.
67 09.09.06. Report of a potential jumper at the Humber Bridge. Person taken into police custody. Humber Rescue then proceeded to the Barge "Indulgence" (Job 65) to assist in refloating. Successfully refloated.
68 09.09.06. Report of a boat in difficulties and person in water west of the Humber Bridge, Upon arrival found to be Jet Skiers who were all OK.
69 09.09.06. After finishing callout 68 Humber Rescue were directed to a yacht with engine difficulties off Hull Marina, vessel towed into Hull Marina all OK.
70 09.09.06. Launched to vessel aground with engine difficulties off Winteringham. Vessel taken under tow into Winteringham Haven to its own berth.
71 09.09.06. Launched to Cabin Cruiser "Daddys Girl" taking on water at 28A buoy Cabin Cruiser actually sank after hitting 30 Buoy. 6 persons clinging to upturned liferaft drifted to 28A from 30 Buoy. All persons and liferaft found by Oscar 99 using infra red cameras, and recovered aboard Humber Rescue. All returned to Humber Rescue boathouse where 3 Ambulances, 1 Paramedic unit, 1 Doctor and numerous police units were waiting. 2 elderly couples one, 11 year old girl and Skipper in his 40's. Later returned to look for wreckage and liferaft, nothing found liferaft found next day in river near to Humber Bridge.
72 10.09.06. Whilst searching for wreckage from callout 71, HM Coastguard tasked Humber Rescue to report of a male person in the River Hull near to the David Lloyd Sports Centre. Humber Rescue stood down on route as Humberside Fire & Rescue had managed to recover person from mud. Landrover sent with 2 crew as back up.
73 15.09.06. Report of a person in the water at Albert Dock. Stood down prior to launch as person recovered from water Person found to be a stowaway from vessel "Monick".
74 20.09.06.
  • 16:45 Launched to barge "Taurus" in difficulties near to North Ferriby.
  • 16:50 On scene with casualty, location is almost centre of river between North & South Ferriby. 1 POB (owner) OK.
  • 17:00 Escorting casualty towards Humber Bridge, skipper happy to be left on his own when at the Bridge
  • 18:20 Casualty & Humber Rescue at Humber Bridge, Vessel OK and proceeding to the River Hull then onto Beverley.
  • 18:30 Humber Rescue RTS. NB: Vessel had run aground on morning tide on Redcliffe Middle, suspected fuel problem but skipper would not admit any. Vessel details passed to HM Coastguard on return.
75 21.09.06.
  • 22:10 Launched to a report of a stranded Whale in area of K G Dock. Whale found to be caught between the river bank and jetties on the entrance to King Georgc Dock.
  • 22:20 Landrover deployed with pumps to assist, upon arrival pump set up to cool whale. Fire Service attended and used their pumps to cool as they were much quiteier. Also in attendance were Marine Life Rescue, ABP, Enviroment Agency
  • 01:00 Humber Rescue RTS to return at approx 04:00 to assist refloating
  • 03:30 Stood down as Whale now deceased. Whale was an 8 ton Humpback
76 26.09.06.
  • 16:38 Launched to a report of a Speedboat and Jet Ski in difficulties 2 miles east of the Humber Bridge.
  • 16:45 Humber Rescue on scene all 4 persons OK, Humber Rescue took both the Speedboat and Jet Ski in tow back to Hessle Foreshore.
  • 17:25 Speedboat, Jet Ski and Humber Rescue back at Hessle Foreshore recarriaging. NB: Jet Ski broke down first, then when speedboat went to assist his engine then failed.
77 27.09.06.
  • 09:32 Launched to report of a bridge jumper on the west side of the Humber Bridge approx 250yds North of the South Tower.
  • 09:50 North to South Bank search carried out in an easterly direction due to tide Ebbing, for approx 1 1/2 miles
  • 10:10 Carrying out Nth to Sth search back towards the Bridge, police have now confirmed person seen jumping over on CCTV cameras.
  • 10:25 Hull mobile (Coastguard) on scene searching Nth and Sth Bank on foot. Further search by Humber Rescue from bridge Nth to Sth Bank to a point 2 1/2 miles east of Humber Bridge.
  • 10:50 Search terminated by HM CoastguardHumber Rescue stood down. NB: Person jumped from bridge approx 35 Mins before Humber Rescue called.Bridge Board found car on bridge with engine still running. Oscar 99 also called found no trace.
  • 11:00 RTS
78 27.09.06.
  • 13:20 Report of a possible suicide attempt at Alexandra Dock, Male wearing black trousers, carrying blue shoulder bag with bicycle.
  • 13:25 Humber Rescue stood down as person has been taken into police custody.
79 28.09.06.
  • 14:46 Report of a potential Bridge jumper at Humber Bridge, East side,mid span.
  • 14:56 Humber Rescue launched.
  • 14:57 Humber Rescue on scene, R128 launching.
  • 15:02 HM Coastguard report person on path, R128 stood down.
  • 16:00 Police negotiators on scene,awaiting persons partner to come from Sheffield.
  • 16:30 Police still negotiating with male on bridge
  • 18:58 Police still negotiating with male on bridge.
  • 20:00 Humber Rescue crew change IB,MR,TS off - SG,MB,PQ,MN,PD on.
  • 22:40 No change ,person sat down, Humber Rescue under bridge.
  • 22:57 HM Coastguard request Humber Rescue to go on standby on trailer by waters edge.
  • 23:30 Humber Rescue relaunched as person in adjutated state.
  • 00:15 Humber Rescue back on standby on trailer at waters edge.
  • 01:55 HR Pagers activated for relief crew (MR,CR)
  • 07:45 Crew change MW on - MR,SG off.
  • 09:00 No change in situation, NB,MW,SJ,SG,CR on stand by at boathouse.
  • 10:45 Person being escorted to a waiting police van.
  • 10:55 Confirmed person in Police custody. Callout lasted approx 20 hours.
80 30.09.06.
  • 12:55 Cabin cruiser "Ocean Fever" aground North of Reeds Island.
  • 13:05 Humber Rescue launched.
  • 13:15 Humber Rescue on scene between 31 & 32 Buoy.
  • 13:20 2Humber Rescue crew walking towards casualty as vessel is well aground.
  • 13:22 2 POB, 1 of 2 engines not working & drifted on mud ban.
  • 13:40 Unable to refloat, both persons happy to stay on board Humber Rescue will return later at high water to assist with refloating. Route was from Torksey to Hull Marina. 1 engine failed possibly due to faulty radiator cap, cap blown off causing water to pour onto the hot engine and cause a panic with the amount of steam being produced. PQ found radiator cap, replaced and topped up fluid.
81 30.09.06.
  • 16:20 Launched to vessel "R Little un" aground on Redcliffe Sand.
  • 16:40 On scene, unable to get close due to lack of water.
  • 16:55 Informed HM Coastguard that Humber Rescue returning to station to collect Humber Rescue Junior.
  • 17:23 Humber Rescue Junior piggy backed to scene then launched to "R Little Un" Humber Rescue reported. 2 POB all OK, waiting for high tide will request assistance if needed.
  • 19:10 Humber Rescue RTS. NB: Vessel refloated on its own and made way to its destination, all OK. "R Little Un" 22ft Norman conquest,White/Blue hull,White Cabin.
Incident No. Date Description
82 01.10.06.
  • 11:25 Called to assist "Ocean Fever" North of Reeds Island, aground (As per Callout 80). Vessel has weighed anchor but requires assistance to extracate from mud bank.
  • 12:10 Humber Rescue on scene. Unable to refloat vessel left on Sandbank, both crew from "Ocean Fever" taken off and landed at South Ferriby. Humber Rescue brought vessels small inflatable back to Boathouse.
  • 13:10 Humber Rescue RTS. All relevent authorities involved have been informed of situation. Humber Rescue to return to vessel on 3/10/06 at high water to assist refloating.
83 01.10.06.
  • 13:50 Launched to vessel "Veloce 2" aground North of Redcliffe Sand 3POB. Vessel towed off Sandbank and continued with tow until past Reeds Island, then tow released, Vessel then continued on its own with no problems.
  • 14:50 Humber Rescue & casualty approx 5 mins from South Ferriby.
  • 15:20 "Veloce 2" safe at South Ferriby.
  • 15:30 Humber Rescue RTS.
84 02.10.06.
  • 12:40 Launched to a report of a body in the river Humber near to St Andrew Quay.
  • 12:50 Humber Rescue on scene, can confirm body found Westend off St Andrew Quay.
  • 12:55 Humber Rescue requested to return to Boathouse to collect police officer before recovering body.
  • 13:05 Humber Rescue relaunced with 1 police officer on board to assit with recovery.
  • 13:10 Humber Rescue back on scene with casualty, had drifted with tide to a point just north of exit ramp for A63 (Sainsburys roundabout). Casualty relocated by Oscar 99.
  • 13:30 Humber Rescue RTS with male casualty.
85 03.10.06.
  • 14:00 Launched to assist in the refloat of vessel "Ocean Fever" aground since 30/09/06 on the North side of Reeds Island near to 31 Buoy.
  • 15:55 Vessel afloat with both engines running OK, Humber Rescue escorting to South Ferriby.
  • 16:35 Humber Rescue RTS.
86 07.10.06.
  • 13:15 Launched to a report of vessel wreckage on waters edge on Albert Dock wall.
  • 13:25 Humber Rescue on scene. Appears to be engine cover from a cabin cruise.
  • 13:35 2 fire extinguishers fastened to wreckage (Halon) 1 full, 1 empty, removed for safety reason. Tried to recover wreckage to shore with HM Coastguard and ABP staff assistance but after 2 attempts the only securing points had both snapped off.
  • 14:00 Managed to recover wreckage to Humber Rescue.
  • 14:12 Humber Rescue returning to boathouse with wreckage on board.
  • 14:30 Humber Rescue RTS. NB: Possibly engine cover from "Daddy's Girl" cabin cruiser sank on the 9th Sept. Assisted by ABP staff at Albert Dock.
87 11.10.06. Launched to a report of mechanical digger in danger of falling into the river from Reeds Island, found to be in asafe state.
88 17.10.06. Launched to suspicious object in river under Humber Bridge, found to be part submerged tree, recovered to shore.
89 17.10.06. Launched to suspected suicide from Humber Bridge, search carried out, nothing found.
90 21.10.06. Speedboat aground near to Hull Marina, assisted to refloat
91 21.10.06. Report of a person/object in river near to Redcliffe Sand, searched nothing found.
92 24.10.06. Cabin cruiser aground near to 31 buoy, unable to assist due to lack of water, Humber Rescue will return at high tide.
93 24.10.06. Relaunched to cabin cruiser aground at 31 buoy, assisted to refloat and escorted to South Ferriby.
93 24.10.06. Relaunched to cabin cruiser aground at 31 buoy, assisted to refloat and escorted to South Ferriby.
94 29.10.06. 1300hrs - Call to sight seeing boat "Dragonfly" broken down between St Andews Quay and New Holand Jetty. 4 passengers transfared to Humber Rescue and Dragonfly towed back to Hull Marina. 1450hrs returned to station.
Incident No. Date Description
95 04.11.06. 1359hrs - Call to person threatening to jump from Admiralty Step (Hull Marina) in to the River Humber. Humber Rescue stood down whilst launching person take into police custody.
96 08.11.06. 0355hrs - Call to assist in search for missing woman following road traffic accident close to Kingswood Bridge over the River Hull. Humber Rescue, RAF 128, Police and Coast Guard teams searched the river, its banks and surounding area. Nothing found. 0700hrs returned to station.
97 19.11.06. 0740hrs - Called to report of a dog in the River near Whitton March, Coast Guard team also called to the scene. 0745hrs Humber Rescue stood down dog self rescued.
98 26.11.06. 2215hrs - Call to person reported walking into the river near North Ferriby. 2220hrs stood down after person was taken into police custody.
Incident No. Date Description
99 12.12.06. 1445hrs - Assist Police with missing person (elderly lady who is in a confused state). 1450hrs stood down, Police found the missing person.
100 13.12.06. 0750hrs - Call for a search of the River Humber after a person jumped from the Humber Bridge at around 0650hrs. Joined by Coast Guard teams from Hull, Cleathorpes and Chapel St Leonards who were no route to a training day with RAF 128 who also joined the search. Humber Rescue also deployed a shore search team. Unfortunatly the person was not found. Coast Guard called off the search at 1000hrs and all units returned to station.
101 13.12.06. 1720hrs - Called to report of person in the water near our slipway. Person walked and Humber Rescue crew gave first aid until the arrival of an ambulance. Police and Coast Guard also attended. Humber Rescue stood down at 1752hrs when the ambulance arrived.
102 20.12.06. 0950hrs - Called to search for female believed to have jumped from the Humber Bridge the previous night. Search hampered by zero visibility due to fog. Nothing found and search was eventually called off. 1130hrs returned to station.
103 25.12.06. 0115hrs - Pagers activated by source unknown. No emergency.
104 27.12.06. 0955hrs - Called to a boat aground near Barton Haven. Boat unoccupied, Humber Rescue towed it to the safety of Barton Haven where the owner reported it had been stolen. 1105hrs returned to station.
105 28.12.06. 1712hrs - Called to yacht "Casper" broken down/out of fuel near Victoria Pier, Hull. 1723hrs stood down as yacht had managed to reach the safety of the pier and moor up.