Tenby RNLI lifeboat launched after swimmer reported missing at Broad Haven South
At 7.30am this morning (18 August) Tenby RNLI's all-weather lifeboat was requested to launch following a report to Milford Haven Coastguard that a swimmer was missing off Broad Haven South.
As the lifeboat was passing Lydstep, a call came through from Milford Haven Coastguard confirming that the casualty was now safe and well ashore.
The lifeboat was stood down and returned to station, arriving at 7.55am.
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