ANGLE LIFEBOAT RESPONDS TO FOUR INCIDENTS IN FIVE DAYS

ANGLE RNLI lifeboat volunteers have been kept exceptionally busy this week, responding to four separate incidents—three of them in support of police operations—between Tuesday and Sunday.

The series of callouts began on Tuesday (Mar 25) at 5:08pm, when the crew launched to assist a 6.5-metre rigid inflatable boat (RHIB) that had suffered a complete engine failure off Angle. The pilot vessel St Davids had already reached the casualty and secured it alongside by the time the lifeboat arrived. A tow was established, and the stricken vessel was brought safely into Neyland Marina. The lifeboat was back on station and ready for service again by 6:45pm.

On Saturday (Mar 29), the lifeboat was launched again at 4:25pm to assist police at Gelliswick. Once on scene, the crew deployed their Y-boat to head inshore. Coastguard rescue teams from Dale and Broad Haven were also in attendance alongside police and a marine unit vessel. The incident was safely resolved after around an hour.

While recovering the Y-boat, the RNLI crew were immediately retasked to a second police incident—this time at Sandy Haven. The crew made best speed and received further updates en route. On arrival, it was confirmed that the casualty involved was secure and no further action was required. The lifeboat returned to station and was ready for further duty by 6:30pm.

Less than 12 hours later, at 5:56am on Sunday morning (Mar 30)—which also marked Mother’s Day—the crew was paged again to assist with a police incident at Hakin Point. However, the launch was stood down during muster after officers confirmed the situation had reached a safe conclusion.

All four shouts demonstrate the close coordination between RNLI crews, HM Coastguard, and Dyfed-Powys Police.

A GROUP of loose horses caused alarm near Pembroke Leisure Centre on Sunday (March 30), prompting a police response and reigniting concerns over the ongoing issue of fly-grazing in Pembrokeshire.

Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police attended the scene to ensure public safety and attempt to secure the animals, which had been spotted wandering in the area.

This latest incident comes amid growing frustrations over repeated occurrences of horses roaming freely on roads and public land, or on private land without the landowner’s permission.

The problem of fly-grazing—where horses are left to graze on land without consent—has become a serious issue across the county, with multiple cases reported in recent months including at St Daniels Hill in Pembroke. In that case, horses were eventually removed following a long struggle by landowner Paul Hay, who said the situation had caused significant distress and called for new legislation to protect the public.

Last month, one local resident reported her father suffered head injuries and wrote off his car after hitting a loose horse on the A477 in the dark. Despite the severity of the incident, no further police action was taken, fuelling anger among residents.

County Councillor Jonathan Grimes has been liaising with local authorities and police in a bid to address the issue, while members of the public have also come forward to share experiences of property damage and road closures.

The Herald has contacted Dyfed-Powys Police for a statement about the latest incident.

Anyone with concerns about loose horses which may cause a danger to traffic or pedestrians can call the police on 101. In an emergency, always call 999.

THE FUNERAL arrangements have been announced for Matt Baker, affectionately known as ‘Mr Good Times’ of Haverfordwest.

Matt passed away on March 15 aged 49. He was the much-loved son of Phyllis and stepson to Aad, and son to the late Paul. He was a devoted brother to Reuben, his wife Cath, and Simeon, and a beloved uncle to Aston, Dylan and Axel.

Matt was well known in the local community for his cheerful nature, positive outlook and ability to bring people together. His presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

His funeral service will take place on Saturday, April 12 at 11:00am at Pembrokeshire College Theatre. This will be followed by interment at Freystrop Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Matt, in aid of mental health causes, can be made via a donation box at the wake following the interment.

All enquiries should be directed to Roy Folland & Son Funeral Directors on (01437) 763821.