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Night rescue for hypothermic man on breakwater

News imageRNLI Poole RNLI lifeboat station at night. The red and white RNLI flag is flying on the flagpole and the moon is shining in the sky.RNLI
Poole's RNLI inshore lifeboat was called to Poole Quay Boat Haven at 01:45 BST

A hypothermic man was rescued from a breakwater in Poole Harbour during the night after a security guard reported hearing cries for help.

Poole's RNLI inshore lifeboat was called to Poole Quay Boat Haven at 01:45 BST after the guard heard a voice calling from the far end of the marina.

An ambulance was called for the man who was described by the RNLI crew as "very wet, cold, and hypothermic".

The casualty was given warm, dry clothing and transferred to the care of paramedics.

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