Injured skipper makes mayday call from yacht in Runswick Bay, near Whitby

Rescue teams were alerted to help an injured man by a mayday call from a yacht in Runswick Bay.
By Sarah Fitton
Published 28th Jul 2020, 09:39 BST
Updated 28th Jul 2020, 09:58 BST
The rescue off Runswick BayThe rescue off Runswick Bay
The rescue off Runswick Bay

Staithes Coastguard, Staithes and Runswick RNLI and Runswick Bay Rescue Boat went to help the man shortly after 1pm on Sunday.

The skipper of a 25ft yacht has suffered a serious ankle injury.

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He was taken to shore where he was given first aid and pain relief before being taken by ambulance to James Cook University Hospital for treatment.

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