Date of Incident:
10/09/2025
Station:
NCI Porthcawl
Incident Summary:
NCI were monitoring 2 surfers in difficult conditions. One returned to shore, but HMCG called to say a MOP had reported one was in distress. Search requested. ILB and CRT tasked, NCI did not have
visual, CG informed. ILB recovered casualty to shore, who had been caught in a rip current.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
MCA/HMCG
MCA:
Yes
Casualty Type:
Wind surfing / Kite Surfing
Cause of Incident:
Person(s) in Distress/Danger