GOWER PENINSULA HIGH TIDE WARNING
Swansea
Coastguard is warning those enjoying the good weather on the beaches around the
Gower Peninsula to watch out for incoming tides after three people were cut off
this evening in two incidents on the coast in Wales.
The
first 999 call for help was received at just before 5pm by Swansea Maritime
Rescue Coordination Centre. A member of the public reported that a man was
waving his arms to attract attention by Mumbles outer island. Swansea
Coastguard sent Mumbles RNLI lifeboat and the Mumbles Coastguard Rescue Team to
the scene. The man was rescued by the lifeboat and taken to safety.
The
second call for help was received at just before a quarter to seven tonight
when a man and young girl were reported to be cut off by the tide at Three
Cliffs. The RNLI lifeboat from Mumbles and Horton were sent to the scene
alongside the Oxwich Coastguard Rescue Team. The pair were rescued by the
Horton lifeboat and taken to safety.
Coastguard
Watch Manager Dave Hughes said:
“We
have high spring tides at the moment. These come in faster and further than
usual and so for this reason people out and about on the coast need to be
especially careful to plan their beach activities.
“Always
check the weather and tide timetable before you choose your spot on the beach
and if you do get cut off call 999 Coastguard.”
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