Woman Rescued from Riverbank Amid Stormy Conditions

A vulnerable woman was successfully rescued during stormy weather after becoming stranded on a riverbank. Hemsby Lifeboat, located near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, reported being called to Oulton Dyke, close to Lowestoft, Suffolk, at approximately 21:00 GMT on Friday. An official statement from the independent lifeboat service indicated that its crew members “quickly found the individual” and transported her across the river to a designated rendezvous point. The woman was subsequently taken to a hospital for a medical examination. Gorleston Coastguard, the police, and the ambulance service were also dispatched to the scene. Hemsby Lifeboat operates both a seagoing vessel and an inshore lifeboat, with the latter providing coverage for The Broads. Following the rescue, the lifeboat organization posted on Facebook: “A huge thanks to our crew for their excellent work and dedication.” This article is Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC states it is not accountable for the content of external sites and provides details on its external linking policy.