Paddle-boarder rescued four miles offshore
(CNS): A search and rescue operation off Cemetery Beach, West Bay, on Monday ended happily yesterday when a woman who was caught in a strong current while she was paddle-boarding was safely brought back to shore. Police said they received a report that two women had gone paddle-boarding, but one had been unable to make it back to shore. The RCIPS, including the helicopter, HSA, Fire Service, Cayman Islands Coast Guard and members of the public in private vessels all took part in the search.
The helicopter located the woman about four miles offshore and guided the CICG vessel to her. She was taken aboard the vessel without incident and taken back to shore, where she was checked out by EMS and found to be in good health.
“We would also like to express sincere gratitude to the members of the public, in particular, the crew of the Cayman Aggressor IV, who assisted in the search,” the RCIPS said following the rescue.
Police urged the public to take suitable precautions before heading out onto open water. People should always check the sea conditions and be aware of any marine warnings or advisories in place. It is also a good idea to wear high-visibility clothing in colours that contrast with the surrounding water, and carry a means of calling for help, like a mobile phone in a waterproof container.
As always, the number one priority when participating in any water-based activity should be staying safe and within your limits.
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I’m a thrill seeker with little regard for my personal safety reflects the foolish adventurer.
If you play stupid games you’ll win stupid prizes.
Thank God you were rescued but I hope you make better decisions in the future.
No need to be a dick. It was probably down to inexperience in on the water rather than recklessness.
Warnings in place for watersports activities and she ignores and ventures out on a paddle board??
Make her pay Coast Guard costs!!
How the hell did this happen? did she fall asleep? she still has her paddle for lords sake.
Glad she’s safe.
Your body is like a sail on a stand up paddleboard, and the wind was smoking on Monday. It was more likely that she became exhausted fighting the wind.
The best thing to do if this happens is lie down on the board use your arms like a surfboard. The wind won’t have as much effect on you with a low profile to the water.
Glad she was rescued safely.
So that was about a 5,000 rescue.
Hope she has insurance.
women…..
nuf said!
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very scary situation to be in, especially with larger creatures lurking in the depths. Thing of nightmares
The helicopter and boats worth every penny spent. Thank you air operations and coast guard. I am sure this lady is very grateful. She is a very very lucky girl. Would have gone missing and likely never to be seen again had it not been for the caller and the response.
wonder how long it took her to get 4 miles away!
Wow that’s like a freaky nightmare hope she has learned her lesson that some days it’s dangerous to be in the ocean with strong waves and current. Mother Nature is the boss and shows no mercy.
I was on the beach yesterday close to cemetery beach. no waves, flat as a pancake