Video: Watch RNLI volunteers rescue pensioner from freezing waters in Llandudno
Pensioner David Stocks was in the water for 12 minutes and was barely conscious when the RNLI volunteers reached him
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.A 70-year-old man had his life saved by Royal National Lifeboat Institution volunteers after he fell into freezing water in a port in North Wales.
David Stocks spent almost 12 minutes overboard on Saturday before he was pulled out by quick-thinking members of the Conwy Lifeboat team.
The dramatic rescue was caught on one of the crewmen’s headcams and shows the lifeboat crew rushing to the man’s help after they were called by a concerned passer-by.
Flood jumped into the river to keep the barely conscious Stocks afloat, while Hughes and Donald were eventually able to pull the 70-year-old onto the pontoon.
He was then put into an ambulance, where he received further treatment.
Speaking to The Daily Post, Stocks said: "I was attempting to reach my yacht to collect some tools. The weather was pretty rough, and some spray washed over me and I’m in the water.
"I was in for 12 whole minutes and I felt every single second. It felt like an incredibly long time. At one point, I looked at my hands and they were white - there was no life left. Everything I had just wanted to drift away and go to sleep.
"I can only describe the experience as how you feel as a child; wanting to cuddle up and be warm and safe, but I didn’t want to give up."
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments