Horton Port Eynon lifeboat crew rescue stranded walkers on Worms Head  Rhossili

Shortly after 13:30, the Horton and Port Eynon Lifeboat was launched following a report received from the National Coastguard Institution and the Coastguards of two people cut off by the incoming tide.

The sea was choppy and despite this, the boat made good time to Worms Head. The crew quickly located the male walkers who were visiting the area for the weekend.

The walkers, believed to be students at Bristol University, were taken on board the lifeboat back to Rhossili, where they were taken to safety. The duo had told the volunteer crew of Stuart Payne, Abi Penny, and David Frend that they had misjudged the tide.  

Lawrie Grove, the Lifeboat Operations Manager for the Horton and Port Eynon Station  said: 

“I would remind people when walking on or near the coast to make sure that they check local tide times and plan walks accordingly.

“They should never try to swim or wade to shore when cut off by the tide, as it is extremely dangerous. The causeway at  Rhossili that leads to Worms Head is usually open 2 ½ hours either side of low tide, with the times displayed near the causeway.

“You should take a means of communication with you and,  if you find yourself in difficulty or see someone in difficulty on or near the coast, phone 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”

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Horton and Port Eynon Crew members receive prestigious awards

The lifeboat had been tasked to go to the aid of seven casualties cut off by the tide at Worms Head Rhossili. The lifeboat had to contend with a very strong swell and high wave conditions in going to Worms Head where the 7 students had been cut off by the rising tide. 

The students had made an initial attempt to cross the water and had turned back. The lifeboat crew assessed the conditions and made and executed a plan to take the students back to the mainland two at a time. The series of transfers was completed successfully and is an example of the excellent seamanship of the crew. 

The Commendation also recorded that “Throughout the service, you demonstrated excellent courage, perseverance, and teamwork. Your ongoing determination and commitment to saving lives at sea are greatly appreciated.” 

The letters of Commendation were presented to the crew by the President of the Station, Sir Bob Hastie. 

Lawrie Grove, Lifeboat  Operations Manager of the lifeboat station,  said:

“The presentation had been kept under wraps and was a complete surprise to the three of them. The rescue was a difficult and challenging one where they needed all of their skills and training.

“We are extremely proud of them. It is a measure of their down-to-earth nature and humility that the crew were  keen to stress that they are part of a team at the station and could not do their job without the support and hard  work of everyone at the station.”

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