River Incidents 2007

This page contains tables of all the river incidents attended to by our crew in 2007. For information on river incidents for other years, please click on the appropriate link in the navigation.


Incident No. Date Description
1 03.01.07.
  • 2040hrs - Call to investigate barge "Humber Keel" aground at Whitton Lightfloat. 3 persons onboard happy to sit it out and wait for the tide.
  • Humber Rescue returned to station at 2125hrs.
2 05.01.07.
  • 1805hrs - Call to reported sighting of rowing boat drifting in the river, search conducted with RAF Rescue 128 and Coast Guard teams.
  • 2010hrs small rowing boat recovered from river.
  • 2022hrs returned to station.
3 06.01.07.
  • 0955hrs - report of a speed boat out of fuel near Hessle Haven.
  • 1012hrs on scene, possible gearbox problem. Speed boat towed back to Hessle foreshore.
  • 1045hrs returned to station.
4 22.01.07.
  • 1725hrs - Call to object on Redcliffe Middle Sandbank, search carried out but nothing found.
  • 1825hrs returned to station.
5 27.01.07.
  • 0245hrs - Call to assist police at North Bridge Hull with person threatening to jump. Stood down on route, person in police custody.
  • 0315hrs returned to station.
Incident No. Date Description
6 04.02.07.
  • 2050hrs - Call to assist police at Reg Carter Way Bridge on the River Hull with person threatening to jump.
  • 2055hrs stood down before launch person in police custody.
7 04.02.07.
  • 2200hrs - Call to 25 foot cabin cruiser "Arline" with engineer problems entering Hull Marina.
  • 2215hrs on scene, Arline had engine failure when entering the outer marina basin. The out going tide and current forced them in to the back of the pier. Humber Rescue secured a long tow line to the Arline and pulled them into deeper water. Once in deeper water and because Arline had no steerage Humber Rescue took them on a side tow and safely in to Hull Marina. Coast Guard were on scene at the lock gates to take details.
  • 2350hrs returned to station.
8 13.02.07.
  • 1335hrs - call to assist Yacht "Morangie" which had engine trouble just off Hull Marina. Morangie made its own way under sail into the Marina basin where Humber Rescue secured a tow line and towed them safely through the lock gates and to its berth in Hull Marina. Coast Guard were on scene. And Humber Rescue support crew in out Land Rover also attended.
  • 1435hrs returned to station.
9 16.02.07.
  • 2345hrs - call to a person threatening to jump from St Andrews Quay. Police and Coast Guard on scene. Humber Rescue stood by close to the incident until 0030hrs when person was taken into Police custody.
  • 0045hrs returned to station.
10 20.02.07.
  • 1915hrs - call to barge "Farndale H" aground at the Apex with 2 people onboard. Humber Rescue stood by while the incoming tide re-floated the barge. RAF Rescue 128 was on scene.
  • While on route to the scene Humber Rescue travelled through a large flock of seagulls and 1 managed to become trapped in the A frame on the boat, this was released unharmed and Humber Rescue continued to the incident.
  • 2021hrs Farndale H confirmed re-floated and making its own way up the River Ouse.
  • 2050hrs returned to station.
11 21.02.07.
  • 2049hrs - call to person threatening to jump from the railway bridge over the Dutch River near Goole, because of the position of the incident Humber Rescue despatched 3 crew in the Land Rover with the small boat in tow but were stood down on route when the person was taken into Police custody.
  • 2115hrs returned to station.
12 24.02.07.
  • 1140hrs - called to report of person in the water half a mile west of Welton Waters. Humber Rescue conducted a search of the area
  • 1220hrs discovered a body on the river bank approx 7 metres from the water. Police on scene to recover.
  • 1255hrs Humber Rescue stood down by Coast Guard.
13 24.02.07.
  • 1300hrs - while returning to station from previous incident the Coast Guard tasked Humber Rescue to investigate a speed boat near to our slipway.
  • 1305hrs Humber Rescue on scene, the speed boat had broken its propeller and gearbox while trying to recover at Hessle and was now drifting in the river. Humber Rescue secured a tow line and towed them back to launch site.
  • 1350hrs return to station.
Incident No. Date Description
14 05.03.07.
  • 1505hrs - called to person threatening to walk into River Humber, close to the north tower of the Humber Bridge.
  • 1515hrs Humber Rescue launched and stood by close to the scene. Coast Guard, Police and Ambulance were on scene and RAF Rescue 128 had also launched.
  • 1520hrs all units stood down as person was taken into Police custody.
  • 1525hrs return to station.
15 15.03.07.
  • 1950hrs Call to person threatening to jump from Humber Bridge.
  • 2000hrs launch, Police on scene and Coast Guard on route.
  • 2010hrs stood down person in Police custody.
  • 2015hrs return to station.
16 31.03.07.
  • 1155hrs call out to Yacht Pandamonium aground at Red Cliff Middle Sand, near South Ferriby.
  • 1210hrs launch
  • 1220hrs on scene, yacht aground and happy to sit it out for the incoming tide.
  • 1240hrs Humber Rescue returned to station.
  • 1326hrs Returned to standby while they refloated.
  • 1345hrs Pandamonium refloated and making own way to Brough.
  • 1430hrs return to station.
17 31.03.07.
  • 1614hrs call to Yacht Pandamonium aground again on Reeds Island, taken in tow this time and towed to Brough Haven.
  • 1720hrs returned to station.
18 31.03.07.
  • 1940hrs - call to 24ft Yacht Enchanter with 2 POB, with engine problems close to number 30 bouy.
  • 1950hrs - launch
  • 1954hrs - on scene, yacht making its own way with Humber Rescue escorting them to Hull Marina.
  • 2000hrs - yacht had run out of oil but managed to refill.
  • 2005hrs - engine stopped again, taken in tow.
  • 2045hrs - arrived at Hull Marina.
  • 2105hrs - Humber Rescue left the Marina.
  • 2130hrs - Return to station.
Incident No. Date Description
19 01.04.07.
  • 13:15 Paged to a report of a 30ft fishing boat the "Kerry Ann" aground approx 1 mile down the river Trent
  • 13:45 Humber Rescue on scene approx 1 mile from Apex near to Trent Falls unable to refloat at present due to lack of water
  • 14:00 Humber Rescue to remain on scene awaiting tide rising
  • 16:24 Vessel "Kerry Ann" now self floated on rising tide making own way to South Ferriby with Humber Rescue Escorting
  • 17:20 Humber Rescue and casualty have arrived at South Ferriby
  • 18:30 Humber Rescue RTS
20 03.04.07.
  • 2222hrs Call out for a red flare sighted at the south bank of the River Humber near New Holland
  • 2233hrs Launched 4 crew onboard
  • 2237hrs on scene, commencing search from Humber Bridge to Skitter Ness along the south bank.
  • 2250hrs searched up to New Holland jetty nothing found so far, Police helicopter is now assisting with thermal image camera.
  • 2305hrs searched as far as Skitter Ness nothing found, Police helicopter leaving the scene.
  • 2310hrs search called off, returning to station.
  • 2330hrs returned to station.
21 07.04.07.
  • 0530hrs - called to a Police incident at North Bridge on the River Hull, Humber Rescue was stood down before launching.
22 07.04.07.
  • 1700hrs - called to a jet ski aground near South Ferriby.
  • 1705hrs Humber Rescue launched.
  • 1710hrs jet ski floated on the incoming tide whilst Humber Rescue was on route, Humber Rescue escorted the jet ski back to Hessle.
  • 1720hrs Return to station
23 09.04.07.
  • 1435hrs - Called to a report of a jet ski in difficulties near to the Humber Bridge.
  • 1436hrs Humber Coast Guard mobile unit on route.
  • 1451hrs Humber Rescue stood down prior to launch as jet ski restarted and self recovered.
24 13.04.07.
  • 0200hrs - pagers activated by unknown source. No emergency.
25 16.04.07.
  • 2240hrs - called to vessel Cherry Sand (Dredger) entering King George Dock and ran aground on Faul Sand, 7 people onboard including a pilot.
  • 2245hrs - launch.
  • 2305hrs - onscene - taken one person off (the cook).
  • 2310hrs - all 7 now taken off for safety.
  • 2312hrs - Land rover and shore party from Humber Rescue on route to King George Dock.
  • 2330hrs - all 7 landed at King George dock lock
  • 2335hrs - Humber Rescue joined by Humber Lifeboat from Spurn Point and the Pilot launch Neptune with the Deputy Harbour Master. All standing by alongside at King George Dock.
  • 0130hrs - Humber Rescue took Pilot, Vessel Captain and Chief engineer back to Cherry Sand to assess.
  • 0200hrs - DR stood down and PD took over as Coxn.
  • 0210hrs - Humber Rescue stood down, the remaining crew were transferred once the vessel re-floated by the Neptune while Humber Lifeboat stood by.
  • 0230hrs - Humber Rescue returned to station.
26 18.04.07.
  • 1930hrs - Called to a report of a small abandoned dingy in the River Humber near New Holland Pier.
  • 1937hrs - Humber Rescue on scene, old sailing dingy recovered and returning to station.
  • 2015hrs - returned to station.
27 27.04.07.
  • 1700hrs - Paged to a report of a cabin cruiser aground on the west side of Redcliffe sand.
  • 1710hrs - Humber Rescue on scene with the casualty "Moonshine".
  • 1713hrs - Casualty is afloat, although had been aground for a short period of time.
  • 1715hrs - Casualty making own way toward Hull Marina escorted by Humber Rescue.
  • 1723hrs - Vessel making good progress, passing South Ferriby.
  • 1738hrs - Vessel "Moonshine" happy to continue journey on their own from Humber Bridge onward.
  • 1739hrs - Coast Guard happy for Humber Rescue to return to station.
  • 1744hrs - Humber Rescue returned to station.
28 27.04.07.
  • 1940hrs - Paged to a report of cabin cruiser "Born Free" aground on Redcliff Middle.
  • 1955hrs - Humber Rescue launched.
  • 2004hrs - Humber Rescue unable to get close enough to casualty due to lack of water monitoring from current position.
  • 2022hrs - HMCG spoke with crew of casualty via mobile phone suggesting that they are to stay on board until high water.
  • 2027hrs - HMCG to keep hourly contact with casualty, Humber Rescue stood down.
  • 2036hrs - Humber Rescue RTS
29 28.04.07.
  • 0240hrs - Called to cabin cruiser "Born Free" aground on Redcliffe Middle.
  • 0250hrs - Humber Rescue launched
  • 0315hrs - Humber Rescue on scene, casualty has re-floated but is unable to start engines.
  • 0320hrs - Humber Rescue attatching tow to casualty.
  • 0335hrs - Casualty taken in tow to South Ferriby, now alongside Reeds Island.
  • 0355hrs - Casualty "Born Free" now moored safely at South Ferriby.
  • 0415hrs - Humber Rescue returned to station.
30 28.04.07.
  • 1545hrs - Paged to yacht "Sanuti" (3POB) near to Alex Dock with engine problems.
  • 1550hrs - Humber Rescue launched.
  • 1555hrs - on scene.
  • 1600hrs - tow line attached to Sanuti and being towed to Hull Marina.
  • 1610hrs - Humber Coast Guard task Humber Rescue to another vessel with engine problems at at Whitgift on the River Ouse on completion of current task.
  • 1640hrs - casualty towed in to the Marina.
  • 1655hrs - Humber Rescue released by Coast Guard to attend the 2nd casualty - leaving Hull Marina.
31 28.04.07.
  • 1610hrs - Humber Coast Guard task Humber Rescue to another vessel with engine problems at Whitgift on the River Ouse.
  • 1724hrs - Humber Rescue on scene attaching towline to cabin cruiser Orotaua. Vessel on route from Driffield to York, vessel to be towed to Goole Marina.
  • 1746hrs - making good progress with casualty towards Goole Marina.
  • 1830hrs - entering Goole Docks via lock along with a merchant vessel.
  • 1900hrs - entering Goole Marina.
  • 1910hrs - Casualty moored up safely in Goole Marina, Humber Rescue leaving to return home.
  • 2000hrs - returned to station, delayed on route due to bad weather and wave conditions.
Incident No. Date Description
32 10.05.07.
  • 1030hrs - pagers activated by unknown source - no emergency.
33 11.05.07.
  • 1650hrs - called to report of person in the water following a fall from the Humber Bridge.
  • 1700hrs - Humber Rescue launched and conducted search of river.
  • 1710hrs - Joined by Coast Guard teams on the river banks and RAF rescue 128.
  • 1715hrs - Humber Rescue shore team joined the river bank search. .
  • 1720-1900hrs - Humber Coast Guard co-ordinated the search constantly updating the search position based on the time of fall and datum predictions.
  • 1915hrs - search called off nothing found.
  • 1925hrs - Humber Rescue returned to station.
34 15.05.07.
  • 0908hrs - called to report of object in the River Humber close to St Andrews Quay.
  • 0920hrs - Humber Rescue launched
  • 0925hrs - Humber Rescue conducting search of area.
  • 0928hrs - Coast Guard shore teams on scene.
  • 0945hrs - Humber Rescue stood down by Coast Guard after object identified as a tree.
  • 0955hrs - Returned to station.
35 15.05.07.
  • 1725hrs - Called to investigate a red object in the River Humber again near St Andrews Quay.
  • 1735hrs - Launched.
  • 1740hrs - On scene and conducting a search of the area.
  • 1741hrs - Red 5 gallon container recovered.
  • 1743hrs - Contact made with first informant on the quay side who confirmed the container as the object he had seen.
  • 1744hrs - Stood down by Coast Guard.
  • 1750hrs - Return to station.
36 15.05.07.
  • 1806hrs - Called on the radio by VTS Humber to report Yacht Anna aground at Winteringham Haven and requesting we attend.
  • 1807hrs - Confirmed with Coast Guard and launching.
  • 1830hrs - On scene, Yacht taken under tow to free it from the mud bank. Once clear of mud skipper happy to continue on his own into the Haven.
  • 1840hrs - Humber Rescue standing by but the Yacht went aground again further in the Haven.
  • 1841hrs - Humber Rescue tried to assist but tide was dropping too fast. Skipper happy and safe to wait for the rising tide. Humber Coast Guard are going to maintain a radio watch with the Yacht.
  • 1900hrs - Humber Rescue returned to station.
37 16.05.07.
  • 0500hrs - requested to re-launch to yacht Anna (callout 36) to assist re-floating at Winteringham Haven.
  • 0520hrs - Humber Rescue on scene, casualty still aground awaiting rising tide.
  • 0625hrs - Yacht now re-floated and is being escorted in to Winteringham Haven.
  • 0630hrs - Yacht safely in Winteringham Haven.
  • 0645hrs - Return to station
38 18.05.07.
  • 1537hrs called to boat with engine difficulty east of the Humber Bridge
  • 1545hrs launched.
  • 1558hrs on scene assessing.
  • 1600hrs Humber Rescue reports vessel "2nd Hand Rose" a cabin cruiser has fuel problems.
  • 1601hrs Humber Coast Guard called wanting Humber Rescue support vehicle to Livingstone Road to check a report of a rib and another craft in difficulty.
  • 1610hrs Humber Rescue support team on scene Livingstone Road, only vessels visible on the river are Humber Rescue and the "2nd Hand Rose" - returning to station.
  • 1621hrs Humber Rescue towing the 2nd Hand Rose to South Ferriby.
  • 1715hrs 2nd Hand Rose safe at South Ferriby and Humber Rescue standing down.
  • 1725hrs Return to station.
Incident No. Date Description
39 01.06.07.
  • 1620hrs - called to Yacht Carina aground near South Ferriby.
  • 1630hrs - Humber Rescue launched.
  • 1639hrs - Yacht Carina reported by radio to Humber Coast Guard that she was afloat and heading into South Ferriby, Humber Rescue on scene and escorted the yacht into South Ferriby.
  • 1645hrs - Hull mobile on route to South Ferriby.
  • 1653hrs - Humber Rescue standing down.
  • 1700hrs - Returned to station.
40 02.06.07.
  • 1247hrs - called to a Police incident of a report of an object in the River Humber near the Humber Bridge.
  • 1258hrs - launched with Police officer onboard.
  • 1300hrs - Humber Rescue on scene conducting search.
  • 1305hrs - From Coast Guard, the first informant is on the bridge still and has now lost sight of object.
  • 1310hrs - Humber Rescue continuing search.
  • 1317hrs - Police helicopter joins the search.
  • 1319hrs - Coast Guard reports low water at 1430hrs local to the bridge so tide still running.
  • 1330hrs - Coast Guard reports the first informant saw the object when they were half way across the bridge.
  • 1344hrs - Coast Guard reports the first sighting is now 1 hour old and requested Humber Rescue conduct search of North Bank from Humber Bridge to St. Andrews Quay.
  • 1352hrs - From the Police officer on the Bridge via VTS Humber on the radio - the object is about 200 metres from the bridge and about 700 from Humber Rescues position.
  • 1406hrs - Nothing found after extensive search and Humber Coast Guard are now standing Humber Rescue down.
  • 1417hrs - Humber Rescue returned to station.
  • 1500hrs - called by Humber Coast Guard to a report that the object was alongside the pleasure craft Dragonfly near the docks
  • 1510hrs - Humber Rescue re-launched
  • 1525hrs - On scene and recovering the object
  • 1540hrs - Object recovered securely on to Humber Rescue
  • 1555hrs - Returned to station and met by Police and Coast Guard.
41 03.06.07.
  • 1451hrs - called to assist a small cabin cruiser (red hull and white cabin) in difficulty near Fort Paull, limited information because of lack of communications with the casualty.
  • 1502hrs - launch with 4 crew onboard - ETA 20 minutes.
  • 1515hrs - Coast Guard reports casualty thinks its near P6 buoy.
  • 1522hrs - from Coast Guard this casualty doesn't really know what's happening or where he is, as a precaution they are also launching Cleethorpes RNLI lifeboat to assist.
  • 1526hrs - Cleethorpes RNLI launching - Coast Guard instructing them to liaise with Humber Rescue, they are searching for a red hulled, white and blue cabin cruiser. Cabin cruiser has no engine and is drifting. Last report by cabin cruiser on the phone was 10 minutes ago and they reported passing P6 buoy. VTS Humber reports no vessels in that area. As VTS can't see them it is suspected they are somewhere else. Also this cabin cruiser reports no life saving equipment including a radio onboard. Only comms if via a mobile phone.
  • 1527hrs - from Coast Guard Cleethorpes are to conduct a search with Humber Rescue for this missing vessel.
  • 1532hrs - Humber Rescue arriving on scene and starting search.
  • 1539hrs - Humber Rescue has located the casualty near number 12 buoy, and assessing the situation.
  • 1546hrs - from Coast Guard please confirm the vessel position - Humber Rescue reports this is in the vicinity of number 12 buoy. Humber Rescue has the cabin cruiser under tow at this time heading for Paull and do not require any assistance from Cleethorpes. All onboard the cabin cruiser are fit and well.
  • 1605hrs - Cleethorpes Lifeboat returned to station.
  • 1700hrs - Humber Rescue has towed the cabin cruiser to the safety in Paull. They are now standing down.
  • 1726hrs - Returned to station.
42 14.06.07.
  • Called to a Police incident on the Humber Bridge involving 1 male.
  • 1652hrs - Humber Rescue ready to launch but Humber Coast Guard and Police asked for them to standby on the shore.
  • 1654hrs - Humber Coast Guard on scene at the Bridge control assessing the situation.
  • 1656hrs - Male seen walking away from the bridge towards car.
  • 1700hrs - Male with Police and Coast Guard stand Humber Rescue down.
43 14.06.07.
  • 1707hrs - Humber Rescue instructed to standby on shore again while Police and bridge staff check out a second male on the bridge.
  • 1710hrs - Police confirm all ok and Humber Rescue stood down.
44 16.06.07.
  • 1910hrs - Humber rescue paged to assist Humber Lifeboat with tow of 40ft yacht with engine difficulties.
  • 1920hrs - Humber Rescue launched.
  • 1935hrs - Humber Rescue on scene with casualty and Humber Lifeboat.
  • 1945hrs - Humber Lifeboat handing tow over to Humber Rescue.
  • 1953hrs - Casualty "Lorna Doon" now under tow with Humber Rescue ETA to Hull Marina 2 Minutes.
  • 2034hrs - Casualty now safe and moored up on berth in railway dock at Hull Marina and Humber Rescue now leaving.
  • 2100hrs - Humber Rescue RTS.
45 19.06.07.
  • 2145hrs - Paged to a Police incident involving a female on the west side of the Humber Bridge.
  • 2155hrs - Humber Rescue launched and standing by close to the bridge
  • 2253hrs - Female now in Police Custody.
  • 2256hrs - Humber Rescue RTS
46 25.06.07.
  • 1145hrs - Called to assist Police with evacuation of residents in the Anlaby area due to Flooding.
  • 1200hrs - Land Rover and small boat plus 5 crew proceeding to Anlaby.
  • 1225hrs to 2300hrs - various tasks to evacuate people from houses and nursing homes in Anlaby, Cottingham and Hessle.
  • 2315hrs - return to station.
47 25.06.07.
  • 1400hrs - called to a report of a vessel aground at Saltmarsh on the River Ouse.
  • 1415hrs - launched
  • 1500hrs - Humber Rescue on scene, 20ft cabin cruiser "Huckleberry" blue hull, white cabin, locked up and secured with anchor out but not secured. No one onboard.
  • 1515hrs - Humber Rescue towed the Huckleberry to Blacktoft Jetty where it was secured.
  • 1630hrs - returned to station.
48 26.06.07.
  • 0445hrs - Called to assist Police to evacuate The Willows NHS residential home in Grimsby as the River Freshney has burst its banks.
  • 0500hrs - Land Rover and small boat plus 5 crew proceeding to Grimsby
  • 0545hrs - on scene
  • 0615hrs to 0745hrs - Elderly residents and staff evacuated using the small boat.
  • 0745hrs - Humber Rescue stood down.
  • 0830hrs - returned to station.
49 26.06.07.
  • 0845hrs - called to assist Police again in Grimsby as the flood waters from the River Freshney are threatening more properties.
  • 0850hrs - Land Rover and small boat plus 5 crew depart for Grimsby
  • 0930hrs - Diverted to standby at Cromwell Road Fire Station.
  • 1015hrs - Humber Rescue tasked to return to the north bank of the Humber to assist Police in Bude Road, Kingswood, Hull.
  • 1100hrs - On scene Bude Road, assisting Police.
  • 1120hrs - New task by Police and Coast Guard to assist at Arcon Drive, Anlaby Road, Hull evacuating families and vulnerable dialysis patients.
  • 1600hrs - we were joined by RNLI team from Redcar.
  • 1830hrs - Humber Rescue, Redcar RNLI and Coast Guard team along with the Police tasked back to Kingswood.
  • 1900hrs - On scene Kingswood, all units on standby in Kingswood.
  • 2040hrs - all units stood down.
  • 2130hrs - returned to station.
50 27.06.07.
  • 1104hrs - called to a canoe adrift in the River Humber near Hessle Haven.
  • 1112hrs - Humber Rescue launch
  • 1117hrs - on scene nothing found.
  • 1125hrs - Police locate the canoe on the shore near Hessle Rugby club
  • 1150hrs - Coast Guard and Humber Rescue mobile unit recover empty abandoned canoe from Police and return to Humber Rescue lifeboat station.
  • 1155hrs - returned to station.
51 30.06.07.
  • 0345hrs - called to report of person in the River Hull near North Bridge, Fire Brigade, Police and Ambulance already on scene.
  • 0350hrs - launched
  • 0403hrs - Humber Rescue on scene and commence search of area, nothing found.
  • 0525hrs - Search called off and Coast Guard request Police under water search unit to attend.
  • 0540hrs - return to station.
52 30.06.07.
  • 1940hrs - called to Police incident at the Humber Bridge
  • 1948hrs - Humber Rescue launched
  • 1950hrs - person falls from Bridge
  • 1952hrs - person recovered from the water by Humber Rescue crew
  • 1953hrs - person transferred into the care of Ambulance Paramedics.
  • 2000hrs - Humber Rescue returned to station but put on standby for a possible call to the River Trent
53 30.06.07.
  • 2046hrs - called to assist Police in recovery of a body from the River Trent near Flixborough.
  • 2056hrs - Humber Rescue launched
  • 2115hrs - search commenced
  • 2134hrs - body recovered and returning to lifeboat station to await Police.
  • 2205hrs - returned to station.
Incident No. Date Description
54 01.07.07.
  • 2135hrs - called to report of yacht "Bewitched" aground near Brough Haven.
  • 2145hrs - launched
  • 2158hrs - on scene, yacht is high and dry with 3 people onboard.
  • 2205hrs - Skipper happy to wait for incoming tide but 2 passengers taken off and landed at Brough yacht club.
  • 2225hrs - Returned to station.
55 09.07.07.
  • 1434hrs - called to assist Police in recovery of a body from mud bank on Reeds Island in the River Humber.
  • 1444hrs - Humber Rescue ready to launch but delayed while waiting for Police to attend.
  • 1510hrs - Humber Rescue told by Coast Guard to proceed without Police.
  • 1530hrs - on scene south side of Reeds Island and land 2 crew to investigate.
  • 1630hrs - body eventually recovered after Police approval.
  • 1700hrs - returned to station.
56 16.07.07.
  • 1210hrs Called to report of missing person and dog at Paull on the River Humber.
  • 1215hrs Police located the dog barking in the direction of the river.
  • 1220hrs Stood down prior to launch as person found on the shore and reunited with the dog.
57 22.07.07.
  • 0654hrs Called to report of suicidal male on footbridge near the Deep, Hull.
  • 0704hrs Launched.
  • 0706hrs Stood down as male in Police custody.
  • 0710hrs Return to station.
58 29.07.07.
  • 0907hrs Called to report of Jet Ski drifting near the Humber Bridge north bank.
  • 0912hrs Humber Rescue stood down prior to launch, Jet Skier and Ski self rescued.
59 31.07.07.
  • 0225hrs - called to report of a male with suicidal tendency on Sutton Road Bridge on the River Hull, Coast Guard requesting Humber Rescue mobile unit and small boat due to the low tide.
  • 0235hrs - Land Rover, small boat and 4 crew leave boat house.
  • 0300hrs - on scene at Kingswood Bridge to launch small boat with 2 crew well clear of incident.
  • 0310hs - Land Rover crew liaise with Police and Coast Guard on scene
  • 0328hrs - stood down male in Police custody.
  • 0345hrs - boat recovered
  • 0415hrs - returned to station.
Incident No. Date Description
60 01.08.07.
  • 1424hrs - called to yacht Brendalla with one person onboard aground near South Ferriby.
  • 1440hrs - launched
  • 1500hrs - Humber Rescue could only get to about half a mile from the Yacht due to the extremely low tide.
  • 1510hrs - The one person onboard walked off the mud to the shore and liaised with the Coast Guard team on scene.
  • 1512hrs - Humber Rescue stood down.
  • 1520hrs - returned to station.
61 02.08.07.
  • 0119hrs - called to a report of a female who fell from Chapman Street Bridge on the River Hull, Fire Brigade were on scene recovering the casualty, Humber Rescue requested to standby at the lifeboat station in case need.
  • 0130hrs - stood down casualty recovered.
62 05.08.07.
  • 1350hrs - called to report of a yacht "Corsair 9" aground on the western edge of Reeds Island
  • 1401hrs - launched
  • 1420hrs - on scene, yacht is high and dry on the mud
  • 1430hrs - One crew member walked across the mud to assess, one person onboard the yacht they were ok and happy to wait for the next high tide.
  • 1445hrs - Stood down by Coast Guard.
  • 1455hrs - return to station.
63 02.08.07.
  • 1755hrs - called to report of Jet Ski aground just off Hessle Foreshore near the Humber Bridge.
  • 1758hrs - Landrover and 4 crew despatched to investigate
  • 1800hrs - Landrover on scene, 3 crew walked to the Jet Ski and assisted owner to re-launch into the river.
  • 1819hrs - Jet Ski now re-floated and making its own way back to slipway.
  • 1825hrs - Landrover and crew return to station
64 05.08.07.
  • 2145hrs - called to report of male on Clough Road Bridge on the River Hull
  • 2205hrs - Humber Rescue on scene
  • 2210hrs - Police request Humber Rescue standby under the bridge as an attempt to grab the male is going to take place.
  • 2215hrs - 2 x Police officers with safety lines getting ready to attempt a grab
  • 2220hrs - male in Police custody
  • 2230hrs - Humber Rescue returning to station
65 05.08.07.
  • 2232hrs - While returning from callout 64 Coast Guard requested a revisit to yacht Corsair 9 aground at Reeds Island (callout 62)
  • 2250hrs - on scene with Yacht, still high and dry on the mud. One crew member transferred over to yacht to assist. Waiting for high tide at about midnight.
  • 2355hrs - water around the yacht now but no sign of floating yet.
  • 0010hrs - High tide has passed, not enough water to re-float.
  • 0025hrs - Humber Rescue returning to station to collect small boat in order to recover crew member from the yacht.
  • 0050hrs - Humber Rescue and small boat back on scene attempting to recover crew member but not enough water for boat to get close.
  • 0105hrs - crew member recovered and yacht owner happy to stay onboard until next high tide approximately midday.
  • 0145hrs - returned to station.
66 06.08.07.
  • 1030hrs - launched to Yacht Corsair 9 again to try and re-float
  • 1100hrs - on scene
  • 1145hrs - Yacht Corsair 9 re-floated and towed to South Ferriby
  • 1230hrs - return to station
67 11.08.07.
  • 2215hrs - called to report of person threatening to jump from the Humber Bridge.
  • 2225hrs - Launched to stand by under the bridge
  • 2236hrs - Person in Police custody
  • 2238hrs - Humber Rescue recovered but tractor and trailer became stuck in the mud. Humber Rescue had to call on the support of Coast Guard and Yorkshire & Humber 4X4 Rescue Team.
  • 0300hrs - Humber Rescue, Tractor and Trailer recoved and back on station.
68 18.08.07.
  • 1900hrs - Paged to a report of a cabin cruiser "Athina" requesting assistance near Redcliffe Sands.
  • 1910hrs - launched
  • 1920hrs - Humber Rescue struggling to reach "Athina" due to lack of water.
  • 1925hrs - Communications established with "Athina" on channel 67. 1945hrs Humber Rescue alongside "Athina".
  • 1950hrs - Tow established with "Athina" and making slow progress against the incoming tide towards Hull Marina.
  • 2115hrs - Humber Rescue successfully towed "Athina" to Hull Marina, the "Athina" making its own way into the marina with Humber Rescue standing by.
  • 2123hrs - "Athina" safely in Hull Marina, Humber Rescue standing down. 2140hrs Return to station.
69 19.08.07.
  • 1840hrs - Paged to a report of a motorbike stuck in the mud to the west of the Country Park Inn, Hessle Foreshore.
  • 1850hrs - Landrover plus 4 crew dispatched to the scene
  • 1915hrs - Motorbike and rider recovered from the mud.
  • 1920hrs - Landrover and crew returned to station
Incident No. Date Description
70 01.09.07.
  • 0838hrs Called to assist cabin cruiser "Africe" broken down and drifting near Paull.
  • 0847hrs - Launched
  • 0910hrs - On scene
  • 0912hrs - Humber Rescue secured a tow and now towing to Hull Marina.
  • 1000hrs - Arrive at Hull Marina
  • 1017hrs - "Africe" secured alongside at Hull Marina and Humber Rescue departing
  • 1030hrs - Humber Rescue returned to station.
71 03.09.07.
  • 0959hrs - Called to report of male threatening to jump from Humber Bridge
  • 1012hrs - Humber Coast Guard on scene at Bridge Control and Police on the bridge west side walkway.
  • 1015hrs - Humber Rescue launch to standby position East of Humber Bridge.
  • 1227hrs - Police and negotiator escorting male from the bridge.
  • 1229hrs - Male now in Police custody, Humber Rescue and Coast Guard instructed to stand down.
  • 1234hrs - Humber Rescue returned to station.
72 09.09.07.
  • 1257hrs - Paged to report of body in Albert Dock, Hull.
  • 1307hrs - Stood down on launch as Police Underwater Search Unit to recover the body.
73 09.09.07.
  • 1408hrs Paged to assist Police to recover body from Albert Dock, Hull.
  • 1417hrs - Launched
  • 1420hrs - Report that body is at the dry dock end of Albert Dock, Humber Rescue to liaise with Police on scene
  • 1427hrs - Humber Rescue at Albert Dock lock gates.
  • 1450hrs - Humber Rescue throught the lock and on scene.
  • 1452hrs - Humber Rescue recovering body.
  • 1510hrs - Humber Rescue handed body over to Police on scene and now returning to station.
  • 1542hrs - Returned to station.
74 13.09.07.
  • 1444hrs - Called to a report from the Police of a person under Drypool Bridge Hull
  • 1459hrs - RAF Rescue Seaking 128 on scene standing off at a safe distance.
  • 1500hrs - Humber Rescue launched ETA 10 minutes.
  • 1501hrs - Coast Guard inform that person had been chased and is now on wood work under Drypool Bridge.
  • 1501hrs - Hull Coast Guard team on scene with the Police.
  • 1504hrs - Coast Guard inform person may be uncooperative and violent.
  • 1509hrs - Humber Rescue on scene standing off at a safe distance.
  • 1510hrs - RAF Rescue Seaking 128 stood down and is returning to Leconfield.
  • 1605hrs - Person in Police custody.
  • 1606hrs - Humber Rescue standing down.
  • 1620hrs - Return to station.
75 17.09.07.
  • 1306hrs Paged at the request of the Police for a person threatening to walk in to the River Humber on Hessle Foreshore.
  • 1315hrs Humber Rescue preparing to launch.
  • 1321hrs Humber Rescue stood down as person is now in Police custody.
76 19.09.07.
  • 0910hrs Paged to assist yacht "Ulana" with a suspected fouled propeller off Hull Marina.
  • 0925hrs Launch.
  • 0935hrs Land Rover and crew on route to Hull Marina to assist.
  • 0940hrs Humber Rescue on scene.
  • 0945hrs Setting up tow on yacht Ulana.
  • 0954hrs Land Rover at Hull Marina lock and reports the lock gate are not working so the yacht will need to be moored on the pontoon in the outer basin.
  • 1000hrs Humber Rescue secures the yacht to the pontoon.
  • 1012hrs Humber Rescue leaving the marina basin.
  • 1025hrs Return to station.
77 25.09.07.
  • 1930hrs Report of a person in water between North Ferriby and Hessle Foreshore, reported by a passenger on a passing train, Humber Rescue already on river training with RAF Rescue 128.
  • 1932hrs Humber Rescue on scene, casualty approx 1/2 a mile from Hessle Foreshore. Casualty waist deep in water alone but already tied to a rope, Police assistance requested.
  • 1935hrs Humber Rescue Landrover and 2 crew deployed to scene.
  • 1940hrs RAF Rescue 128 also tasked and on scene using thermal image camera.
  • 1941hrs Person untied and discarded their own rope.
  • 1945hrs Person in water below waist height but still moving around.
  • 1950hrs Humber Rescue crew talked person out of the water and on to the shore to await Police and Ambulance attendance.
  • 1955hrs Police on scene, person transported back to Hessle Foreshore with Police assistance to awaiting Ambulance.
  • 2005hrs Humber Rescue and RAF Rescue 128 stood down from incident and continuing with training exercise.
78 29.09.07.
  • 0922hrs called to report of 6 metre Rigid Inflatable Boat with 3 people onboard rowing near Hessle Foreshore.
  • 0944hrs launch
  • 0953hrs Humber Rescue conducting search but nothing found
  • 1001hrs Humber Rescue has conducted a search from Humber Bridge east to St Andrews Quay, spoken with fishermen on bank and no RIB sighted in area.
  • 1011hrs Humber Rescue now conducted search from Humber Bridge west to North Ferriby Foreshore nothing found, standing down.
  • 1020hrs Return to station.
79 30.09.07.
  • 0015hrs Called to a report of a person threatening to jump from St Andrews Quay, Hull.
  • 0025hrs Launched
  • 0035hrs On scene - standing off.
  • 0036hrs Police helicopter Oscar 99 also on scene.
  • 0100hrs Person in Police custody.
  • 0115hrs Return to station.
Incident No. Date Description
80 12.10.07.
  • 2100hrs Paged to a report of a person threatening to jump from the Humber Bridge Mid span west walkway.
  • 2110hrs Launched and standing by under the bridge.
  • 2145hrs Police negotiator on scene
  • 2200hrs Coast Guard inform Humber Rescue of a second person threatening to jump close to the north tower also on the west walkway (see incident 81)
  • 2245hrs First person in Police custody. Humber Rescue remaining on standby for second person.
81 12.10.07.
  • 2200hrs Report of a person threatening to jump from the Humber Bridge close to the north tower west walkway.
  • 2245hrs Following conclusion of callout 80 Humber Rescue remains on standby.
  • 2320hrs Person in Police custody.
  • 2325hrs Humber Rescue returned to station.
82 14.10.07.
  • 1530hrs Called to a report of a cabin cruiser sinking on River Trent in the Flixborough area with 1 person onboard.
  • 1540hrs Launched
  • 1545hrs Coast Guard update that casualty is now safe and on the shore in the care of the Ambulance service.
  • 1555hrs Humber Rescue return to station.
83 22.10.07.
  • 1815hrs Paged to report of person threatening to jump from Humber Bridge.
  • 1825hrs Launched
  • 1827hrs Humber Rescue standing by under the bridge.
  • 1855hrs Person in Police custody, Humber Rescues returning to station.
Incident No. Date Description
84 01.11.07.
  • 1115hrs Request by Humber Coastguard to search for a possible whale in the river Humber, which was a hazard to shipping in the vicinity of number 26 Buoy.
  • 1125hrs Launched
  • 1130hrs Humber Rescue redirected to a report of capsized vessel in the Barton Haven area, nothing found and believed to be false alarm with good intent.
  • 1200hrs Resumed search for whale.
  • 1220hrs Whale located dead on the south bank of the river near Skitter Ness. No danger to shipping.
  • 1310hrs Returned to station.
85 21.11.07.
  • 0900hrs Called to report of person fallen from Humber Bridge
  • 0915hrs Launched.
  • 0925hrs On scene searching, joined by RAF Rescue 128 and Coast Guard teams from Hull and Cleethorpes.
  • Searched on both north and south banks but nothing found.
  • All units stood down by Coast Guard.
  • Return to station.
Incident No. Date Description
86 10.12.07.
  • 1315hrs Pagers activated source unknown - No Launch
87 28.12.07.
  • 0400hrs Called to a Police incident at St Andrews Quay, Hull.
  • 0415hrs Humber Rescue launched (weather conditions were bad with force 6 to 7 winds gusting to force 8)
  • 0430hrs Humber Rescue on scene standing by.
  • 0650hrs Incident over safely and Humber Rescue stood down.
  • 0715hrs Return to station.
88 29.12.07.
  • 1145hrs Called to Police incident on the Humber Bridge.
  • 1150hrs Humber Rescue Launched
  • 1155hrs Humber Rescue stood down and return to station, Police incident over.
89 30.12.07.
  • 2220hrs Called by Coastguard to investigate a suspicious vessel seen near St Andrews Quay.
  • 2245hrs Launch delayed while waiting for Police officers to join Humber Rescue.
  • 2250hrs Humber Rescue lauched with Police officers and conducted a search of the north bank between Hessle and Victoria Dock, also south bank between New Holland Pier and Hessle. Nothing found.
  • 0100hrs Return to station.