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Ten airlifted from speed boat at Beaumaris
Ten people have been airlifted from a speedboat which went aground this afternoon on Lavan Sands, near Beaumaris.
Holyhead Coastguard was contacted by VHF radio by the 23 foot speedboat Monterey 2 with 9 adults and three children aboard. The boat had gone aground on the Lavan Sands at low water and conditions worsened with in poor visibility due to mist.
Holyhead Coastguard requested the launch of the Beaumaris RNLI inshore lifeboat which was unable to reach the stranded vessel due to the low tide. Rescue Helicopter 122 from RAF Valley were diverted to this incident and airlifted 10 people off the boat with two adults remaining on board to attempt refloating at high water this evening.
The people were taken to shore at Beaumaris and met by the Penmon Coastguard Rescue Team.
Holyhead Coastguard Watch Manager said,
"Anyone putting to sea should check the weather and tide conditions before going out. This information can be obtained by mariners from the Coastguard."
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