Horton Port Eynon RNLI Crew Rescue 2 people from Worms Head Rhossili
Shortly after 13:30 today (17th October 2025), the Horton and Port Eynon Lifeboat was launched following a report received from the National Coastguard Institution and the Coastguards of 2 people cut off by the incoming tide on Worms Head Rhossili.
Shortly after 13:30 today (17th October 2025), the Horton and Port Eynon Lifeboat was launched following a report received from the National Coastguard Institution and the Coastguards of 2 people cut off by the incoming tide on Worms Head Rhossili.
The sea was choppy and despite this, the boat made good time to Worms Head. The crew quickly located the 2 male walkers who were visiting the area for the week end. They were both students at Bristol University. The two men were taken on board the lifeboat back to Rhossili where they were handed over to the Coastguard. They told the crew that they had misjudged the tide.
The volunteer crew of the Horton and Port Eynon Lifeboat were Stuart Payne, Abi Penny and David Frend.
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. The causeway at Rhossili that leads to Worms Head is usually open 2 ½ hours either side of low tide and the times it is open are displayed near to the causeway. 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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