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water rescue - jet skiers in difficulty South West
Beachley, Severn Estuary
Two jet skiers ended up in the water without buoyancy aids while launching from a slipway at Beachley in the Severn Estuary on 15 September 2019. A nearby SARA volunteer training team responded quickly with throwbags and were able to rescue both individuals; one required first aid and ambulance transport after prolonged time in the water.
Outcome: both casualties rescued using throwbags and jet ski; one treated for prolonged water immersion and transported by ambulance
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