Helicopter assists in rescue operation near Maldon Yacht Club

By Chloe Brewster 10th Jul 2025

Local News by Chloe Brewster 10th Jul 2025

The firefighters were called to assist the coastguard with the rescue. (Credit: Maldon Fire Station - Essex County Fire & Rescue Service)

Firefighters from Maldon, Basildon and Urban Search and Rescue were called to the Maldon coast yesterday to support a sailor in need of assistance.

Support was called to Promenade Park around 2.40pm yesterday after a sailor came into difficulty on his boat near the mudflats by Maldon Yacht Club.

The helicopter is based at Lydd Airport in Kent. (Credit: Maldon Fire Station - Essex County Fire & Rescue Service)

Due to the man being over 300m from shore, firefighters called upon the AgustaWestland 139 Search & Rescue helicopter which later airlifted the man to dry land following a welfare check.