A person has been taken to hospital after a large rescue operation was launched when they became trapped on rocks along the North East coastline. The incident occurred at South Pier in Middleton, Hartlepool, on Monday afternoon, July 13.
Emergency response and rescue details
Hartlepool RNLI volunteers were alerted by Humber Coastguard at approximately 3:40pm to assist other emergency services following reports of a person stuck on the rocks. The inshore lifeboat, carrying four volunteer crew members, launched at 3:55pm and arrived alongside the casualty and other responders within minutes.
The patient was carefully extracted onto a stretcher and placed aboard the inshore lifeboat. They were then transported back to the Ferry Road lifeboat station, where paramedics from the North East Ambulance Service were waiting to provide further medical care.
Coordination among emergency services
Hartlepool RNLI lifeboat operations manager Steve Pounder praised the collaboration between agencies. "Good communications between ourselves, Coastguard, fire service and the ambulance service brought the incident to a safe conclusion," he said. "It's been a busy week for the volunteers whose commitment to the charity has been outstanding."
A spokesperson for the North East Ambulance Service confirmed: "We received a call at 3:35pm on Monday 13 July to reports of a person injured at Hartlepool Marina. We dispatched an ambulance crew, a clinical team leader, and two crews from our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART). One patient was taken to North Tees for further treatment."
Ongoing commitment of volunteers
The rescue highlights the dedication of RNLI volunteers, who have faced a demanding week of callouts. The charity relies on public support to continue its life-saving work along the coast.
