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Pembrokeshire lifeguards safety warning following a spike in rescues
RNLI beach lifeguards in Pembrokeshire are strongly advising people to choose a lifeguarded beach following a spike in rescues across beaches in south west Wales.
Following a rise in the number of rescues in Pembrokeshire over the last ten days, RNLI lifeguards are reminding the public of the importance of visiting a lifeguarded beach.
RNLI lifeguards are currently patrolling everyday across eight beaches in Pembrokeshire. In the last few weeks, the beaches have been busier which has coincided with rougher sea conditions.
Last Wednesday 14 August, lifeguards patrolling at Tenby Castle Beach rescued 11 people – including three children from rip currents. Lifeguards responded on rescue boards and safely returned all the casualties to shore.
On Friday 16 August, lifeguards patrolling at Newgale Beach rescued six people and aided a further six from rip currents.
This week, on Tuesday 20 August, Newgale’s RWC (Rescue Water Craft) rescued a surfer in difficulty in a rip current.
The following day, (Wednesday 21 August) a bodyboarder was rescued and a further four were assisted from rip currents by Newgale’s lifeguards.
Noah Harvatt, RNLI Lifeguard Supervisor for North Pembrokeshire said:
‘The combination of wind, swell and big tides in the last couple of weeks has caused an abundance of rip currents.
‘The number of rescues and assists our lifeguards have responded to shows the importance of choosing an RNLI lifeguarded beach if you’re planning on going in the water.
‘We position the flags in the safest areas of the beach. Always swim and bodyboard between the red and yellow flags, and surf, kayak or paddleboard between the black and white flags.
‘The location of rip currents can change every day and are impossible to predict. This forces us to regularly move the flags and dynamically assess the beach.’
Yesterday (22 August) Newgale, Nolton Haven and Freshwater West were all red flagged due to dangerous conditions.
Storm Lillian brought strong winds and big surf, meaning the conditions posed a heightened risk to beachgoers. The likelihood and strength of rip currents is heightened in these circumstances, which often forces lifeguards to red flag certain areas, or an entire beach.
Oliver Davies-Scourfield, Lead Lifeguard Supervisor for South Pembrokeshire said:
‘If you see a red flag flying, we have deemed that area of the beach as unsafe and strongly advise against entering the water.
‘If you find yourself caught in a rip current, don’t swim against it or you’ll get exhausted. If you can stand, then wade don’t swim. If you can, try to swim parallel to the shore until you’re free of the current, and then head back to shore. Always raise your hand and shout for help.
‘If you’re ever unsure as to why we’ve red flagged the beach, please approach our lifeguards. We’re more than happy to offer guidance and direct you to a safer place to swim.’
‘In Pembrokeshire the following beaches are currently being patrolled every day from 10am-6pm up until 1 September: Newport Sands, Poppit Sands, Whitesands, Newgale Central and South, Broad Haven, Freshwater West, Tenby North, Tenby Castle, Tenby South and Saundersfoot.Choose one of our lifeguarded beaches if you’re planning a dip.
‘If you find yourself in difficulty in the water remember Float to Live Tilt your head back with your ears submerged. Relax and try to control your breathing, use your hands to help you stay afloat. It’s OK if your legs sink, as we all float differently. Then once you are through the initial shock, call for help or swim to safety if you can.’
The RNLI’s Float to Live advice:
Tilt your head back with ears submerged
Relax and try to control your breathing
Use your hands to help you stay afloat
It’s OK if your legs sink, we all float differently
Once you are through the initial shock, call for help or swim to safety if you can.
POLICE have issued an urgent update in the search for two missing teenagers from Ceredigion, following a confirmed sighting in Aberystwyth.
Isabelle and Daniel, both 16, were reported missing on Monday (April 7) and are believed to have been travelling together across Wales. The latest confirmed sighting was on Alexandra Road, Aberystwyth, at 12:30pm on Friday (April 11).
It is believed they boarded the T1 bus, which departed the town at 12:36pm.
Isabelle is described as 5ft 3in tall and usually has blonde hair, though she may have dyed it a darker colour. She was last seen wearing a black parka-style coat with a fur-lined hood, grey jogging bottoms, and carrying a large black backpack.
Daniel is 6ft 1in tall with short dark brown hair and shaved sides. In the latest sighting, he was wearing a black baseball cap with white markings, dark blue jeans, a black T-shirt, and a black collared coat. He was carrying a large black, red, and grey camping backpack.
Both teenagers are believed to have taken spare clothes and camping equipment with them. Police say they may now be wearing different clothing.
Isabelle and Daniel have known connections to Gloucestershire, Merseyside, and North Wales, and their families are growing increasingly concerned for their welfare.
Officers are urging anyone who has seen the pair or has information about their whereabouts to get in touch immediately.
Information can be submitted via the following methods:
| Dyfed-Powys Police website
| Email: 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk
| Direct message Dyfed-Powys Police on social media
| Call 101 and quote reference 141 of April 7
A 26-year-old man has been reported missing in Thailand after his family lost contact with him more than eight weeks ago.
Daniel Davies was last seen on March 13 on Phi Phi Island, a popular tourist destination in southern Thailand. He had been staying at the Hangover Hostel in Bangkok prior to his disappearance.
A missing person report has been filed with Dyfed-Powys Police, and the case is now listed under reference number DP-20250329-215.
Daniel is described as being around 6ft tall, of slim build, with blonde hair and a beard. He also has tattoo sleeves on both arms.
Echoes of the Lost – a national missing persons initiative – has now joined the appeal alongside SARS Cymru, urging anyone with information to come forward. In a statement, they said: “Daniel, if you happen to see this post, please get in contact with your family. They are worried. If you wish to message us to pass information along, please feel free to do so.”
His aunt, Nicola Doran, has been sharing emotional appeals online, writing: “My nephew Daniel Davies, 26, from Llanelli – he’s gone missing in Bangkok, Thailand. He’s been reported and is now a missing person. No one has had any contact in weeks.”
Friends and family have been spreading the appeal across social media, hoping someone in Thailand may have seen him. One post reads: “Can all my mates out in Thailand, Bangkok area, please share this and keep eyes out for my lil’ kuzen – he’s been missing 8 weeks over there.”
Daniel’s disappearance has been reported to Thai police, and the UK Foreign Office is understood to be aware of the case.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Dyfed-Powys Police by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk or calling 101, quoting reference DP-20250329-215.
DYFED-POWYS POLICE have issued new photos in the search for Isabelle and Daniel, who are both aged 16 and have been reported missing from their homes in the Cardigan area on Monday April 7, 2025.
Enquiries have led to a new confirmed sighting of them both at Llandunno train station at 8.20pm on Monday, where they asked for directions to the Dolgellau area.
Isobel is described as 5ft 3 and usually has blonde hair, however she may have dyed her hair to a darker colour. She was last seen wearing a black parker style coat with fur edge, grey jogging bottoms, carrying a large black backpack.
Daniel is described to be 6ft 1 with short dark brown hair, with shaved sides. He was last seen wearing dark blue jeans, black t-shirt, and a black collared coat, carrying a large camping backpack, which is black, red and grey.
Both are believed to have taken a change of clothes with them and may now be wearing something different.
It is believed that they have taken camping equipment with them and have connections to the Gloucestershire, Merseyside and North Wales areas.
Their families are increasingly concerned for their safety and welfare and eagerly await their safe return home.
DI Rebecca Thomas said: “We are continuing our search to find Isobel and Daniel. “We know that they purchased camping equipment but they have left their homes without any communication and their family and friends are becoming increasingly concerned as they have had no contact with Isabelle and Daniel for almost a week. “It is also know that they don’t have their mobile phones on them.
“I would ask anyone who has seen them to get in touch.
“I would especially appeal to Isabelle and Daniel to get in touch with the police or family so we can ensure that they are safe.”
If you have seen Isabelle and Daniel, or have information about their whereabouts, please, let us know:
️ | https://bit.ly/DPPmissingperson
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| 101
Quote reference 141 of April 7
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