Porthcawl RNLI rescue a 12 year old boy swept out to sea

A 12 year old holiday maker was swept out to sea in his dinghy off Porthcawl on Wedenesday afternoon. Porthcawl's RNLI inshore lifeboat launched at approx 5pm with four crew members aboard following numerous 999 calls from onlookers to Swansea Coastguard.

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• RNLI
• porthcawl
• sea

[isbrealiomdonie]

brave work, everyone should try to support the RNLI financially, they're totally dependent on donations from us and they're always risking their lives to help us so let's give them something back so if you ever need them they can be there for you and your family

[officialrnli]

@isbrealiomdonie Thanks for your lovely comment!

[GowerWaterSports]

RNLI you are the best. Wow! What a team you are. The child is very lucky and I would bet the family of the little one are very greatful to you. Thank you so much for being here for all in trouble. You, the RNLI are always helpful in giving helpful advice to us boaters.Me and my crew of 'OREN' at Swansea look forward in seeing you at the Raft Race this year. Lot's of respect to the RNLI. With cut-backs it is worrying that we may not have the RNLI 24-hours a day. We are so lucky to have you...

[officialrnli]

@GowerWaterSports Thanks for your lovely comments! Just to reassure you, as a charity entirely separate from Government, our service is not affected by the cuts being proposed. We continue to rely on the generosity of our supporters and the general public in order to maintain our vital lifesaving work. So please tell all your friends!

[deb61uk]

Well done to the RNLI. Why do parents still let their children use these dinghys?

[lupo0144]

bloody hell......This can bring a tear to the eye of a 42 year old bloke. My son is also 12. These people who do this type of work are the real hero's in my book! Thank God for them!

[atcred3]

heros....everyone of em!!!

[revron77]

AWESOME RNLI!!!!!

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

[mininash2]

I LOVE THIS JOB IM HAPPY THAT I SAFE PEOPLE LIVES BECAUSE MABY ONE DAY I MIGHT NEED THEM IM ON 24HRS A DAY

[WiccanHighPriest0]

@deb61uk because people keep objecting to basic parenting licences. Should be a basic test with a certificate that says "This is to certify that ________ is not a complete moron when it comes to bringing up a child."