Coastguard teams from Port Talbot and Porthcawl joined police and ambulance crews at around 9.45pm in a major multi‑agency response.
Coastguard Rescue Officers say the casualty was found badly hurt on the pier. Officers gave urgent first aid while a rescue helicopter swooped in, with a winch paramedic delivering extra medical support before the person was lifted clear.
According to the Coastguard, crews then worked with police and ambulance staff to carry the casualty from the beach to a waiting ambulance. The individual was rushed to hospital for further treatment.
Rescue officers added that they also set up a landing site for the helicopter and managed crowd control before standing down just after midnight.
Port Talbot RNLI was initially tasked but stood down before launching.
(Image: Port Talbot Coastguard)
(Image: Port Talbot Coastguard)
A Coastguard spokesperson said:
Our team responded to a multi-agency incident involving Port Talbot and Porthcawl Coastguard, South Wales Police, and the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust at the North Pier, Aberavon Beach.
“We were tasked following reports of a person in the water. Upon arrival, officers from South Wales Police had secured the casualty on the pier. The individual had sustained severe injuries, and Coastguard Rescue Officers immediately provided urgent casualty care, stabilising and monitoring until safe to extract.
“Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 387 was deployed, with the winch paramedic delivering additional medical support before the casualty was extracted from the pier.
“Coastguard Rescue Officers, Police, and Ambulance personnel worked collaboratively to safely transfer the casualty from the beach to a waiting ambulance. The individual was then conveyed to hospital for further treatment.
“Coastguard Rescue Officers also assisted in establishing a helicopter landing site (HLS) and managing crowd control before standing down at approximately 00:45.
The spokesperson added:
“We extend our best wishes to the casualty for a full and speedy recovery.”
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