Ski boat with six people onboard rescued by Penarth lifeboat
Easter Saturday was no rest day for the volunteers at Penarth lifeboat station.
The six people on board, which included two children, were all safe and well and a tow into the safety of Cardiff Bay was quickly established. The Atlantic 85 lifeboat returned to station and crews returned to friends and family at around 8:30pm.
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For further information please contact Andy Berry, Penarth Lifeboat Press Officer on 07951 051128 or Eleri Roberts, RNLI Media Officer on 07771 941390.
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