Whilst on the shore with the casualties from service launch 30 a member of the public approached the crew member stating his wife was sea swimming and had not returned, last seen 30 minutes ago in the water towards Newton Buoy.

HM Coastguard requested the Atlantic 85 carry out a search of Newton Bay and the D Class lifeboat ‘Hugo Missen’ was also tasked to assist. The casualty was located on shore safe and well after around 20 minutes. Porthcawl Coastguard and Port Talbot Coastguard were also tasked to assist with the search.