Fishguard: Smart Watch health alert triggers medical rescue at sea

With a helicopter and rescue boat on site, the Stena Nordica was able to continue its journey to Fishguard.

Cedwyn Rogers from the RNLI said: “This is the first time I’ve heard of an emergency response being initiated by a personal smart device, so it was an interesting shout out to the crew to demonstrate how useful technology can be.

‘If the victim had been a lone sailor, this may have been the only warning received.

“We would like to take this opportunity to wish the victim a speedy recovery and to remind anyone using the water to ensure they have the appropriate communications equipment appropriate to their activity and journey, and that it is switched on at all times should be kept within easy reach.”