Tenby RNLI rescues two from caves

Two people were rescued by Tenby RNLI after being trapped by the tide near St Govans. The operation involved both lifeboats, and the coastguard helicopter was eventually stood down due to no injuries.

Both Tenby lifeboats were requested to launch at 3.40pm on Tuesday, August 26 after the Coastguard received reports that several people could be heard shouting for help from caves below St Govans.

The volunteer crews were quickly on the water and made best speed to the area, some 10 miles west of Tenby.

Also tasked were Coastguard teams HM Coastguard Tenby, HM Coastguard St Govans and Coastguard rescue helicopter 387.

Around 30 minutes later, the crews arrived on scene and quickly spotted two people waving from the rocks. The inshore lifeboat moved closer to make contact, and the pair confirmed that they were the ones who had been shouting for help.

They were uninjured, but had become cut off by the incoming tide.

The helicopter had also on scene, but with no injuries requiring medical assistance and the inshore lifeboat more than capable of carrying out the rescue, the helicopter was stood down and returned to base.

The two casualties were soon safely aboard the boat and were brought back to Little New Quay, where they were met by coastguards.

The boats were then stood down to return to station, arriving at 5.15pm.

A spokesperson for Tenby RNLI shared: “When visiting the coast, we recommend always checking the times of high and low water. This will help you avoid getting caught out by the tide, which can come in much faster than you might expect.

“It is also a good idea to take a means of communication with you, such as a mobile phone. If you get into difficulty, you can call 999 and ask for the Coastguard,” they added.