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Wales Online
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Wales Online
Warning as windsurfer rescued in force four winds in emergency off Welsh coast
Warning as windsurfer rescued in force four winds in emergency off Welsh coast Life boat crews warned windsurfers to check weather conditions and take a mobile phone in water proof casing when going out onto the water Port Eynon beach, Gower, Swansea (Image: Mirrorpix ) A windsurfer who got into difficulties in hugh winds in the sea off the Welsh coast was rescued by a lifeboat crew. Members of Horton and Port Eynon RNLI Lifeboat rescues were just returning from a training exercise when they were approached by a number of windsurfers who were concerned about a windsurfer who they thought was in difficulty in the sea at Port Eynon Bay. The lifeboat was immediately re-launched and made a search of the bay. The crew saw a windsurfer waving at them clearly trying to draw their attention. When they made their way to him they spotted another person in the sea close by. He was wearing a wetsuit and was almost 400 metres offshore. He had been separated from his windsurfer. The man was taken on board the lifeboat and taken back to shore. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice In a statement the crew said: "The wind was blowing at force four and there was a one metre swell. Had the windsurfer, close to the man in the water, not drawn the crews attention it would have extremely difficult to have spotted the man in the water." The lifeboat was launched again shortly after 4pm. when information was received of a kitesurfer in difficulty. A search of the area was made but no kitesurfer could be found. Article continues below Lawrie Grove, the lifeboat perations manager for the Horton and Port Eynon Station urged windsurfers to take care, pay attention to weather conditions and take a mobile phone to call for help. He said: 'We want people to have fun when heading out on the water, however incidents can happen even for the most experienced water users. "When going windsurfing always carry a means of calling for help such as a mobile phone in a waterproof pouch. "In the event of an emergency, if possible stay with your equipment, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. "Weather conditions, particularly offshore winds and strong tidal currents can make it more difficult or even impossible to return to the shore, so it is really important to check the forecast and tide times before you head out. "Remember to wear a well-fitted buoyancy aid or personal floatation device as this will help you float if you end up in the water unexpectedly." Article continues below
RTÉ News
10-05-2025
- RTÉ News
Breaking Teenager missing off Donegal coast, another seriously injured
One teenager is missing, and another is seriously injured, after they got into difficulties while swimming off the coast of Co Donegal. A major search and rescue operation is under way in Buncrana after three teenagers, between the ages of 16 and 19, got into difficulties while swimming at Ned's Point, in Lough Swilly at 4pm. One of the teenagers managed to swim ashore, but another has yet to be found following the incident. A third was taken from the sea and rushed Letterkenny General Hospital, where is condition is said to be "very serious". A large-scale search and rescue operation is currently under way in Buncrana, with growing fears the teenager who is yet to be found may have drowned. The multi agency search includes the Rescue 118 helicopter from Sligo along with the RNLI Lifeboat from Buncrana and up to 12 local yachts are carrying out a "creeping" search of the coastline. A number of ambulances have also arrived at Buncrana Pier. The search and rescue operation is being coordinated by the Malin Head Coastguard, and local vessels are also helping in the search. Gardaí said: "Gardaí and emergency services are currently engaged in a search and rescue operation off the coast of Buncrana in Co Donegal this afternoon. "Garda units from Donegal north are involved in this operation, alongside the Coast Guard and ambulance services." "The search remains ongoing," the statement concluded. Meanwhile, the body of a man has been recovered from the sea off the coast of Co Wexford. The Irish Coast Guard and the RNLI recovered the man's body east of Raven Point near Curracloe and brought it back to shore this afternoon. Gardaí were alerted to the discovery at around 2pm. The man's body was brought to University Hospital Waterford where a post-mortem examination will be carried out. Gardaí said the results of the post-mortem will determine the course of their investigation.
The Independent
16-02-2025
- The Independent
Everything we know about Kent Valentine's Day shooting which saw woman shot dead outside pub
A woman was shot dead on Valentine's Day outside a popular pub in Kent, prompting a major investigation and a widespread search for the suspect. The victim, who has not yet been identified but is in her forties, was pronounced dead at the scene at the Three Horseshoes in the village of Knockholt, near Sevenoaks. In their latest update on Saturday evening, Kent Police said that they believed the suspect may have entered the water, while a gun was found in a car nearby. Here's everything we know about the incident: Police were called to the pub just after 7pm on Friday after receiving reports of a shooting. Michelle Thomas, who runs the pub, told Sky News she was printing off menus and preparing for the Valentine's dinner service when she heard two loud bangs that she initially "thought were fireworks". "There was so much commotion - screaming, shouting, crying. People were outside, on their phones. We tried to get people inside the pub to consolidate them,' she said. At the time, around 30 people were at the pub for dinner, while 20 more were in the bar with the dinner service underway. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the woman was declared dead and her next of kin have been informed. The force said the suspect, believed to be known to the victim, left the area and a car and gun were later found at the Queen Elizabeth II bridge. Police later received reports of a man on the wrong side of the barrier. It has been reported that a Gravesend RNLI Lifeboat was tasked with searching the area by the HM Coastguard at around 10.25pm. It is understood neither the suspect nor the victim was from Kent but had local connections to the area. What have the police said? Senior investigating officer detective chief inspector David Higham, said: 'Call handlers received reports of a man on the wrong side of the barrier and we are not ruling out the possibility that he may have entered the water. 'We are currently only looking for one suspect and do not believe there to be an ongoing risk to the public. 'Specialist officers continue to work with the families of both parties involved to support them following this tragic incident.' What have locals said? Local parish councillor Ray Picot told Kent Online that he heard 'a couple of loud bangs' at 7pm. He added: 'It's a shock. We've never had anything like this. It's a very busy pub – a great pub. It never has any trouble and is very well managed. 'I understand those inside the pub were ushered back to their houses by police as they were all in terrible shock. It sounded awful.' Fellow parish councillor Steve Maines told the BBC he heard a 'commotion' outside the venue and was told someone had been shot. He said: 'We were sitting having our Valentine's Day meal when all of a sudden we heard this huge commotion outside in the car park. 'We were told someone had been shot so we had to leave.' And Dorothy Wong, who lives in the village, said: 'I heard around three to four bangs outside and loud shouting from a woman's voice.'
