Barry Dock inshore lifeboat tasked to people in difficulty in the water.
The RNLI volunteer crew launched to reports of five people in difficulty in the Old Harbour in Barry.
Once on scene communication was received from the Barry coastguard team that the casualties were ashore but medical assistance might be required. Medical assistance was given by the RNLI crew until the Welsh ambulance service arrived on scene.
Please be aware of local tidal conditions and dangers before entering the water.
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