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Angle RNLI assist in multi-agency search

Lifeboats News Release

Angle lifeboat was requested to launch at 7.59pm on Friday 20 December to assist with an ongoing incident at Westfield Pill bridge, Neyland.

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The lifeboat made best speed to Neyland Marina, and with a flooding tide was able to access straight through into the upper basin of the marina. The lifeboat’s inflatable Y boat was deployed with two crew members onboard to commence a search of the shallower water within Westfield Pill up to the weir. The all-weather lifeboat began searching around the bridge, before covering all of the accessible marina pontoons.

Also searching were officers from Dyfed Powys Police, including their drone unit, and Coastguard Rescue Teams from Dale, Broad Haven and St Govan’s.

Following nearly two hours of searching, the crew were stood down with nothing found, while the police continued their enquiries.

The lifeboat was back alongside her berth and readied for further service by 10.30pm.

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Davey Barrett
Lifeboat Press Officer, Angle Lifeboat Station

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