Penarth lifeboats rescue three from Sully Island

HM Coastguards asked the volunteers at Penarth to launch both lifeboats following reports of two people in the water at Sully Island. With many of the public looking on in the bright sunshine the volunteers proceeded to launch both lifeboats as quickly as possible. On arrival it was reported that two people had made it safely ashore, but a further three were in need of lifeboat assistance. The three people, who were safe and well, were taken back to the shore to be met by Penarth Coastguard officers.

The RNLI would caution against entering the water at any time of year, but especially so in this current spate of cold weather.


For further information please contact

Andy Berry, Lifeboat Press Officer, 07951051128

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