SEARCH FOR SWIMMER IN BARRY HARBOUR
A search has been carried out
tonight for a swimmer last seen in Barry Harbour just before 8.30pm.
Swansea Coastguard received a call
from a concerned member of the public reporting the man entering the water,
wearing flippers and a swimming cap.
The Penarth and Barry Coastguard
Rescue Teams were involved in the search, along with South Wales Police, the RNLI Barry Dock
all-weather lifeboat and the RAF search and rescue helicopter from RMB Chivenor.
Steve Matthews, Watch Manager at
Swansea Coastguard, said:
"We carried out a thorough search of
the area tonight, but did not locate this swimmer. As this was in a sheltered
area of the harbour, it could be that this man got out of the water safe and
well.
"Therefore, if anyone has any
information about this swimmer, or you yourself went into the water at Old
Harbour tonight, please give us a call on 01792 366534.
"As conditions are
currently treacherous with gale force winds and high tides, we’re urging people
not to take risks. But if you do get into difficulty, or spot someone else in
trouble, please call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”