Date of Incident:
20/06/2025
Station:
NCI Porthcawl
Incident Summary:
NCI observed a kayak, 2 POB, no lifejackets, making no progress against tide. HMCG informed. ILB tasked, and found occupants under influence of alcohol and refusing assistance. Casualties
eventually reached shallow water and were helped by families to shore.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
Casualty Type:
Manual Craft Canoeing/Kayak
Cause of Incident:
Thought to be in Trouble