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Two People Cut Off by Incoming Tide
Porthcawl’s RNLI lifeboat crews were paged at 18:24 on Thursday evening by Milford Haven Coastguard following reports of two people cut off at the foot of cliffs near Southerndown. Coastguards received several 999 calls from
Porthcawl RNLI launch in gale force winds to people in the water at Llantwit Major
Porthcawl and Barry Dock RNLI lifeboats launched into gale force winds and high waves after reports of people in the water in trouble at Llantwit Major. Porthcawl RNLI volunteers launched the station's Atlantic 85 class
Three Rescued in Two Separate Incidents
Sunday 31 July proved to be a busy afternoon for Porthcawl’s RNLI lifeboat crews who managed to safely rescue three people who found themselves in imminent danger in two separate incidents along our coast. RNLI
Respect The Water this Summer
Lifeboat crew and lifeguards were no match for the tonne of water on Porthcawl’s seafront last week as the charity presents a timely reminder for the public to Respect the Water this summer. The cubic
BBC1 ‘Saving Lives at Sea’ – Series 1 (2016)
Saving Lives at Sea is a new four-part BBC series on the RNLI's lifesaving work. Running from 13th July to 3rd August on BBC One. The series, named Saving Lives at Sea, is part of
Praise for RNLI teamwork after two incidents near Porthcawl
Porthcawl RNLI lifeboat volunteers, RNLI lifeguards and other emergency services who responded to two incidents near Porthcawl this weekend have been praised for their effective teamwork. Both incidents were along the Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan
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Launch 2/25 – 📟 1.24pm
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard and requested to launch following a report of a dog in difficulty in the water at Newton Bay. Following a 999 call to the Coastguard by
Launch 1/25 – 📟 5.10pm
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard and requested to launch to assist with a multi-agency search near Llantwit Major. The charity’s Atlantic 85 Rose of the Shires was launched on service to conduct
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