Port Talbot RNLI tasked to a person in the water

The lifeboat was soon on scene, which was not far from the from the lifeboat station. A woman had got out of the water and was standing on the beach with her husband and a dog.

They had been walking the dog on the beach and throwing a ball for it. The ball had ended up in the water and the dog's owner had gone in to retrieve it. Although she had not gone too far into the water, due to an incoming tide and breaking surf she had become cold and wet.

A Port Talbot RNLI ensured she was well and she returned home with her husband.

The lifeboat then returned to station.

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For further information, please contact Mel Cooper, Lifeboat Press Officer, Port Talbot on 07814 985057.

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