CREWS from RNLI Barry were called into action yesterday after reports of multiple people struggling in the water near Fontygary.

Barry Dock RNLI lifeboat assisted Rhoose lifeguards who were out training, to rescue a group of boys in difficulty in the water west of the holiday park on Tuesday, September 4. 

All people in difficulty were rescued and taken to shore, with one person requiring further medical attention.

The casualty who needed further care after being passed onto the lifeboat was handed over to the Barry Coastguard and the Welsh Ambulance Services.

The RNLI has praised 13-year-old Soloman Bartram from Rhoose Lifeguards and Jon O’Callaghan for their professionalism while assisting the rescue.

Penarth Times: All boys were taken to shore by RNLI following rescue from Sea near Fontygary holiday park All boys were taken to shore by RNLI following rescue from Sea near Fontygary holiday park (Image: RNLI Barry Dock)

All boys were taken to shore by RNLI following rescue from sea near Fontygary holiday park. Picture: RNLI Barry Dock  

A spokesperson for the RNLI said: “Multiple persons were cut off by the tide and struggling in the water west of Font-y-Gary.

“Rhoose lifeguards out on training saw the boys in difficulty and rescued and brought them to shore with one person handed over to the Welsh Ambulance Service for further care.

“In the event of an emergency or you see someone in trouble on or near the water, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”