Just after 1135 this morning the Volunteer crew of the Mumbles Lifeboats were tasked by UK Coastguard at Milford Haven to assist with multiple casualties caught in a rip current at Three Cliffs bay.
Both boats were launched as well as Coastguard Helicopter and Horton Port Eynon Lifeboats.
Thankfully all casualties returned to shore safe and well.
Lifeboat Helm Josh Stewart said ‘The rip current at Three Cliffs is highly unpredictable and we would advise anyone who is unsure to stay out of danger during this difficult time’.
The guidance from the RNLI remains to swim at a beach which has lifeguards on. The roll out of lifeguards onto beaches in the UK has been hindered by the virus but further beaches will get lifeguards on through the summer. If you get caught in a rip, don’t panic, float to live, swimming parallel to the shore can help. If anyone spots someone who is suspected to be in trouble always dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
