The lifeboat launched shortly after and began a search of Pennar Gut while the lifeboats inflatable Y boat was deployed to search the Pembroke River. Additionally, multiple commercial vessels working in the area had been contacted by HM Coastguard.
Following a thorough search of the area with nothing found, no sightings from other vessels or other corroborating reports, the crew were stood down. The lifeboat was back alongside her berth and ready for further service by 11am.
On Sunday at 6.09pm the crew were tasked to investigate concern for a person believed to be cut off by the tide on the end of The Pole, a reef off Freshwater West Beach.
Broadcast action had been taken by the Coastguard with a local charter fishing vessel responding to investigate, but as they were unable to safely get close enough to the reef to confirm the person’s welfare and intentions, the lifeboat was requested to assist.
The lifeboat launched and made the journey around to Freshwater West, arriving on scene 18 minutes later. Once again the lifeboats inflatable Y boat was deployed and the crew made their way in to investigate.
After speaking with the person it transpires they were spear fishing having used a paddleboard to access the reef. Content that no assistance was required the Y boat was recovered and the crew returned to station. The lifeboat was back alongside once again by 7.30pm.
Today, at 4.34pm the crew were tasked to assist Milford Haven Harbour Patrol with a 26ft yacht with a fouled propellor off the Jolly Sailor. Being unable to both free the propellor and tow the vessel, the Harbour Patrol requested assistance from the lifeboat.
The crew were soon on scene and assisted in freeing the vessel before taking it under tow to Lawrenny. With the vessel safely back on its mooring the crew were stood down and returned to station. The lifeboat was back alongside her berth and ready for further service by 7pm.
The RNLI is the charity that 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 146,700 lives.
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