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Title: Baby born 1,000ft up in air in Shetland Coastguard helicopter Post by: Chris from Nailsea on December 11, 2012, 20:34:15 From the BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-20677001):
Quote A baby has been born in the Shetland Coastguard helicopter while it was 1,000ft in the air. A doctor on Unst, the most northerly inhabited island of the UK, called for assistance in the early hours. The helicopter crew landed at 06:00 and collected the expectant mother and father. The baby boy, weighing just over 7lbs, was born on board at 06:30. The helicopter landed in Lerwick at 06:40 and the baby was taken to hospital. Alex Dodge, watch manager at Shetland Coastguard, said: "This is the first time that a baby has been delivered on the coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at Sumburgh in the Shetland islands. We would like to congratulate the mother and father on the birth of their son, who is reported to be doing well. The mother and son were in good hands. It's a lovely story. The crew are delighted." The baby was delivered by winchman and paramedic Marcus Wigfull, assisted by Friedie Manson, the winch operator and paramedic. The boy was born above a place called Lunna Holm. Title: Re: Baby born 1,000ft up in air in Shetland Coastguard helicopter Post by: eightf48544 on December 12, 2012, 08:14:53 I heard it suggested that the baby would be given the Lat and long of where they were born. Not sure how tha would work on your passport or as a security question for online apps.
Title: Re: Baby born 1,000ft up in air in Shetland Coastguard helicopter Post by: JayMac on December 12, 2012, 08:29:56 Yes, I doubt very much that 'Sikorsky S92A above the North Sea' will be acceptable as place of birth.
Title: Re: Baby born 1,000ft up in air in Shetland Coastguard helicopter Post by: Chris from Nailsea on December 15, 2012, 21:07:54 There is also a BBC news video report (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20686665) on this story, which includes an interview with the magnificently named winchman, Marcus Wigfull - who actually has a shaved head. ;D
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