Kite surfer reported in difficulty near Pembrey
At 3.25pm on Sunday, Milford Haven Coastguard paged Burry Port RNLI to assist a kite surfer thought to be in trouble between Pembrey and Broughton.
The station’s relief Atlantic 85 lifeboat Roy Snewin and D‑Class Williams and Cole were launched immediately, with Tenby’s all‑weather lifeboat also tasked to the area.
Casualty self‑recovered before lifeboats arrived
While crews were en route, the Coastguard confirmed that the casualty had managed to self‑recover and make their way safely ashore.
Burry Port’s Atlantic 85 located and recovered the kite surfer’s equipment before both lifeboats were stood down and returned to station.
80th launch of 2025
The incident marked the 80th call‑out of the year for Burry Port RNLI, underlining the continued demand on volunteer crews.
A spokesperson said: “A huge thank you to our dedicated volunteers and all partner agencies involved. Please always check the weather, tides, and wind direction before heading out on the water. Offshore winds can quickly carry kite surfers, paddle boarders, and other water users out to sea.”
