Sadly, around 138 people die by accident in UK and Irish coastal waters each year.
If you find yourself in danger in the water, remember, float to live.
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Launch 69/24 – 📟 2.59pm
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard and requested to launch to assist with a multi-agency search at Trecco Bay. The charity’s Atlantic 85 Rose of the Shires was launched on service to conduct
Launch 67 + 68/24 – 📟 7.47pm
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard and requested to launch both the charity's lifeboats to assist with a multi-agency response at Sandy Bay (Coney Beach). The charity’s D Class inshore lifeboat Hugo
Launch 66/24 – 📟 9.23am
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard and requested to launch the D Class lifeboat to provide further assistance with an ongoing multi-agency response. The charity’s D Class inshore lifeboat Hugo Missen was
Launch 65/24 – 📟 4.19am
Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were tasked by HM Coastguard and requested to launch the D Class lifeboat to assist with an ongoing multi-agency response. The charity’s D Class inshore lifeboat Hugo Missen was launched on
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