The RNLI Flint lifeboat and her volunteer crew were requested to launch by Liverpool Coastguard to assist Cheshire Police in the recovery of a body from the upper reaches of the River Dee.
The lifeboat was taken by road just after 3pm and launched at the Connahs Quay Ski Club, then proceeded to the scene. Police personnel were taken onboard the lifeboat, and taken to the casualty. The casualty was placed into an ambulance pouch by the lifeboat crew, and handed over to the police. The lifeboat returned to Connahs Quay, where it was recovered and returned to Flint lifeboat station.
Alan Forrester, Flint RNLI volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager, said: “‘This was a difficult job for the volunteer crew, and was carried out in a professional manner. This is our sixth call for 2010.”
