During the search yesterday the team was split up into 3 smaller search units allowing a larger area to be covered on foot, these teams were supported by the Coastguard Vehicle which patrolled the wider beach.
The search teams were out in the dark and cold getting lashed by rain and wind, a very stormy night all in all. Meanwhile Austen and I had the onerous task of sitting in the vehicle, warm and dry.
At one point it was so damn hot in the vehicle (32 degrees in fact) that it started to melt the bag of chocolate mini eggs that Austen had brought along. Acting immediately we had to turn off the heaters and open the windows. We then ate the mini eggs.
It was good to see that the rest of the team appreciated the difficulties that Austen and I had to endure. Brian was particularly understanding, commenting that he was glad we hadn’t got too warm and dry. Well at least that’s what I thought he said…..to be fair it was difficult to hear as we drove past him standing there gesticulating alone in the rain and the wind.
No doubt next time we will be on foot, while Brian drives by serving up a warm slice of Coastguard Humour!
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