Scarborough RNLI lifeboat rescue person from South Bay on Christmas Eve
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Four of the crew were in the inshore lifeboat at 5.35pm for a launch responding to reports of a person in the sea, approximately 50m offshore.
The casualty required first aid and was handed over to ambulance crew on the beach.
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Hide AdThe coastguards, other RNLI crew, police and paramedics were also involved.
This was the second shout of the day for the inshore lifeboat which was also launched at 3.30pm to rescue a motorboat which had run out of fuel in Cayton Bay.
Fortunately the occupants - two adults and three children - were equipped with radio and life jackets.
The lifeboat towed the motorboat into the harbour.