stranded jet-skier South West

River Wye

Wednesday, 12 August 2026

A jet-skier was rescued by SARA (Severn Area Rescue Association) volunteers after becoming stranded on the River Wye. The incident occurred during a mayoral visit to SARA's headquarters at Beachley, with the rescue boat departing to assist the casualty while the mayor and councillors observed operations from the control room. The man and his jet ski were towed back to base.

Outcome: casualty and jet ski towed back to base

Responding team

Severn Area Rescue Association — team website ↗

Source

SARA go to aid of jet-skier during mayor's visit news · theforestreview.co.uk

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