43122

Date of Incident: 
12/08/2022
Station: 
NCI Porthcawl
Incident Summary: 
NCI called HMCG re. concern for MsOP attempting to cross river on flooding tide. CG then were called by MOP saying several were trying to cross, assisted by paddle boarders. ILB tasked.
NCI had visual, suggested those on paddle boards be rescued first, then others. 22 rescued in total. All safe.
RNLI: 
Yes
Initiated: 
NCI
MCA: 
Yes
MCA No.: 
027765
Casualty Type: 
Person(s) - Walking / Running
Cause of Incident: 
Person(s) Cut off by Tide