Coastguard launch to assist person reportedly washed off the pier in Staithes
Staithes Coastguard were called to an incident at the harbour this morning (December 30).
A Staithes Coastguard spokesperson said: “At 11:43, we received a request to attend reports of a person who had been washed off the pier in Staithes. Thankfully, members of the public are believed to have rescued the casualty before our arrival.
“Over the next few days, conditions are expected to remain the same, with waves continuing to crash over the piers.
“Please stay off the piers in these conditions.
“Today’s outcome could have been very different. However, we can confirm that, aside from being extremely cold and wet, all persons were fit and well.
“Remember, in an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”