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Penarth RNLI crews in multi agency rescue

Lifeboats News Release

Volunteers from Penarth's RNLI station were called to assist with a police incident shortly after 2:30pm, 29th September 2018.

RNLI/Andy Berry

Penarth's D class lifeboat returning to station

At the request of Milford Haven Coastguard we were requested to launch to assist with an ongoing police incident at Penarth Pier.

Colleagues from HM Penarth coastguard were based on the pier and also on the beach, with an extensive police presence and ambulance in attendance.

Fortunately the incident was brought to a swift conclusion, with the casualty being taken to safety.

Jason Dunlop, lifeboat operations manager for Penarth said,
'This was yet another example of the RNLI working in close partnership with other emergency services, and all the crew are pleased that the incident was resolved quickly and safely'.

For further information please contact Andy Berry, lifeboat press officer, Penarth 07951 051128

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