GIRLS RESCUED FROM RIP TIDE

Two teenaged girls had to be rescued by lifeboat, from North Dock, Llanelli after they got into difficulty in a strong rip tide this evening.

Swansea Coastguard received numerous 999 calls at 9.00 pm this evening requesting help for two girls who were in difficulty in the strong rip tides in the estuary. Four members of the public entered the water and one of them was able to reach the girls, aged 14 and 15 and assist them to a rock.

Swansea Coastguard requested the Burryport RNLI lifeboat and the Loghour independent rescue boat to launch. The Loughour Coastguard Rescue Team was also sent to the scene to assist. The Burryport lifeboat retrieved the two girls from the rocks, along with the man and brought them to shore, where they were transferred to an ambulance which took all three to Prince Philip Hospital Llanelli.

Will Parfitt, Swansea Coastguard Watch Manager says:

“The area around North Dock is notorious for its strong rip tides and there are plenty of signs in the area warning people about this. With the lovely sunny weather that we are experiencing, people seem to be chancing their luck with the tidal conditions, but this incident could easily have had a tragic ending. Heed warning signs and don’t take risks with your life.

“The man who guided the two girls to the rocks deserves praise for his actions. Unfortunately though he did ingest some water and had to be checked out at hospital.”

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