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02-12-2007, 08:22 AM
Wales surfers airlifted to safety
11/2/2007
Two surfers were airlifted to safety after Swansea Coastguard received a number of 999 calls reporting that the two men were in difficulty off Rhossili Bay.
Swansea Coastguard received the first call at 3.00 pm yesterday (Saturday). The Rhossili Coastguard Rescue Team was requested to attend. The Horton RNLI inshore lifeboat and the Tenby all weather lifeboat were requested to launch and an RAF rescue helicopter from Chivenor was scrambled.
The helicopter airlifted one surfer to safety. The second surfer had scrambled onto nearby rocks and was assisted by the Coastguard Rescue team, then winched to safety.
One surfer was from Hayle in Cornwall and the other was from Reading
Steve Jones, Swansea Coastguard Watch Manager says:
"We received six 999 calls all in quick succession regarding the two male surfers. Fortunately we were able to rescue them quickly and both are unharmed.
"Weather conditions have been difficult today with south-westerly force 6-7 winds: perfect for surfing as long as you are knowledgeable and experienced. Surfers should stay within their own limitations, ensuring that they are well informed about local conditions. In addition they should always have someone onshore who can call for help, should they start experiencing difficulties."
News Wales > Community > Wales surfers airlifted to safety
11/2/2007
Two surfers were airlifted to safety after Swansea Coastguard received a number of 999 calls reporting that the two men were in difficulty off Rhossili Bay.
Swansea Coastguard received the first call at 3.00 pm yesterday (Saturday). The Rhossili Coastguard Rescue Team was requested to attend. The Horton RNLI inshore lifeboat and the Tenby all weather lifeboat were requested to launch and an RAF rescue helicopter from Chivenor was scrambled.
The helicopter airlifted one surfer to safety. The second surfer had scrambled onto nearby rocks and was assisted by the Coastguard Rescue team, then winched to safety.
One surfer was from Hayle in Cornwall and the other was from Reading
Steve Jones, Swansea Coastguard Watch Manager says:
"We received six 999 calls all in quick succession regarding the two male surfers. Fortunately we were able to rescue them quickly and both are unharmed.
"Weather conditions have been difficult today with south-westerly force 6-7 winds: perfect for surfing as long as you are knowledgeable and experienced. Surfers should stay within their own limitations, ensuring that they are well informed about local conditions. In addition they should always have someone onshore who can call for help, should they start experiencing difficulties."
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