Elderly Sailor Rescued After 45 Days Adrift in North-East England

An elderly solo sailor was rescued after his vessel ran aground at King Edward’s Bay in Tynemouth, northeast England, where he had reportedly been at sea for 45 days. The rescue involved coordinated efforts from Tynemouth and Cullercoats RNLI lifeboats, the Coastguard, ambulance services, armed police, and an Army bomb disposal team, the latter called due to concerns about items found on board including 'black powder.' The sailor was safely transferred to shore by lifeboat volunteers after the vessel began taking on water and became unstable in rough sea conditions. Upon assessment, the decision was made to extract him by cutting away guard rails for safer access. The man was handed over to paramedics for medical attention, while the grounded vessel remained secured. Authorities praised the swift teamwork between the various rescue agencies involved in ensuring the man's safety.