Date of Incident:
23/01/2024
Station:
NCI Porthcawl
Incident Summary:
NCI w/k contacted S.M. re. report of MOP walking into water at beach. S.M opened watch so cameras could be used. AWLB, HELO on scene with searchlights. Too rough for ILB. Casualty reported as
vulnerable and had been drinking. Nothing seen, NCI stood down. Following day, search continued, CRT searching at low tide. Two false alarms sighted. Search continued - negative.
Casualty still missing, and all awaiting further action from Police.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
502129
Casualty Type:
Person(s) - Reported in Distress/Missing
Cause of Incident:
Person(s) Vulnerable Adult/Child