Horton Port Eynon Lifeboat Crew Rescue man cut off by Tide at Three Cliffs
Shortly before 12:30 today (30th December 2025), the Horton and Port Eynon RNLI Lifeboat was launched after a report was received from HM Coastguard of a man cut off by the incoming tide at Three Cliffs Bay Gower.
Shortly before 12:30 today (30th December 2025), the Horton and Port Eynon RNLI Lifeboat was launched after a report was received from HM Coastguard of a man cut off by the incoming tide at Three Cliffs Bay Gower.
The sea was choppy and the easterly wind was blowing against the lifeboat making the journey bumpy and difficult. The crew on arriving at Three Cliffs saw the man who had climbed onto a rock to shelter from the incoming tide. He was taken on board the lifeboat and taken back to the beach where he was handed over to members of HM Coastguard who were assisting in the incident. The man was visiting the area from London and when he realised he was in difficulty telephoned HM Coastguard for help. Local walkers nearby had also seen the man and reported the incident to HM Coastguard. Mumbles RNLI All Weather Lifeboat was also supporting the rescue.
The volunteer crew of the Horton and Port Eynon Lifeboat were Jon Tarrant, David Frend and Rachel Hurford.
Lawrie Grove, the Lifeboat Operations Manager for the Horton and Port Eynon Station said:
‘I would remind people when walking on or near the coast to make sure that they check local tide times and plan walks accordingly. They should never try to to swim or wade to shore when cut off by the tide, it is extremely dangerous. You should take a means of communication with you and, if you find yourself in difficulty or see someone in difficulty on or near the coast, phone 999 and ask for the Coastguard.’
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