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RAF SAR Seaking at Aldergrove
« on: May 08, 2010, 10:21:09 PM »
XZ593 Westland Seaking HAR3 was operating in and out of Aldergrove this evening.

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Re: RAF SAR Seaking at Aldergrove
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2010, 10:24:35 PM »
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Re: RAF SAR Seaking at Aldergrove
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2010, 10:31:30 PM »
Sounds very likely-I saw it come in (for fuel I suspect) at around 1830;it then went out towards Ballyclare direction approx 20mins later.
 
Saw it coming into Aldergrove again at 2130.
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Re: RAF SAR Seaking at Aldergrove
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2010, 05:27:45 PM »
I saw the Seaking again at approx 1700 heading for Belfast-grabbed the radio and heard them saying they were returning to RAF Valley.
 
Have`nt heard as yet if they found the other casualty,but chances of a good outcome were pretty slim as the water is so cold at this time of year  :( -last I heard the guy was spotted clinging to the boat but had no lifejacket on ::) 
 
Why do people risk their lives in such stupid ways? If you are in a boat you should ALWAYS wear a life jacket.
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Re: RAF SAR Seaking at Aldergrove
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2010, 06:39:52 PM »
Quote from: Angry Turnip on May 09, 2010, 05:27:45 PM

Why do people risk their lives in such stupid ways? If you are in a boat you should ALWAYS wear a life jacket.

Agreed - it's simply crazy to go out on open water without a life jacket.People just don't realise how quickly the body goes numb when submerged in cold water.ALWAYS prepare for the worst that can happen.
I remember a neighbour and his friend who fished for eels locally years ago who became complacent.Turned out neither were wearing life jackets one day a freak storm blew up,the nets got tangled in the propellor and the boat capsized.Both tragically lost their lives. :(
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