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Port Talbot Coastguard, Port Talbot Coastguard Rescue Station, The Princess Margaret Way, Port Talbot (2026)

01/06/2026

📟 Attendance Request - 5️⃣2️⃣.
📆 31/05/26.

Port Talbot Coastguard were tasked to an incident alongside Porthcawl Coastguard.

Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and all agencies involved in the response during this difficult time.

28/05/2026

🫵🏻 PORT TALBOT COASTGUARD ARE RECRUITING 🫵🏻

Are you looking for a new challenge? Want to help those in need at the coast?

Area 13 is recruiting for Volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers.

The window ends 19th July 2026

If you are interested please follow the link below or scan the QR code.

https://hmcoastguard.uk/volunteer-as-a-coastguard

27/05/2026

📰 Another demanding day for Port Talbot Coastguard with 15 shouts in 3 days.

📟 Attendance Request - 4️⃣8️⃣.
📆 26/05/26.
🕑 14:42.
📍 Aberafan Beach.

Our team was initially tasked to assist South Wales Police with reports of a despondent person on Aberafan Beach.

While conducting a brief search of the area, we received updated information that the individual had last been seen elsewhere.

📟 Attendance Request - 4️⃣9️⃣.

We were then immediately diverted to a second incident alongside RNLI Lifeguards Swansea involving two missing children last seen at the water’s edge. To support the search efforts, we requested the launch of RNLI Port Talbot.

Following an extensive search of multiple areas, confirmation was received that both children had been located safe and well.

📟 Attendance Request - 5️⃣0️⃣

Our third tasking of the day came shortly afterwards, following reports of another missing child on Aberafan Beach. Working alongside RNLI Lifeguards Swansea and South Wales Police, the child was quickly located by Coastguard Rescue Officers and members of the public, before being safely reunited with their parents.

We would like to extend our thanks to the public for their efforts.

📟 Attendance Request - 5️⃣1️⃣.

Our fourth and final tasking was alongside Porthcawl Coastguard to a medical incident near Rhych Point.

Working in partnership with South East Wales Lifeguards, South Wales Police, Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust and the Wales Air Ambulance Charity.

We would like to thank National Coastwatch Institution - Porthcawl who provided valuable information during this incident.

The team returned to station at approximately 20:35 following a busy operational day.

ℹ️ For advice on staying safe on or around the coast, please visit:
https://hmcoastguard.uk/

🚨 To Search. To Rescue. To Save 🚨

If you need help on or around the coast, dial 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ and ask for the Coastguard! 📟

26/05/2026

📰 11 jobs in 2 days for Port Talbot Coastguard 🥵☀️

📟 Attendance Request - 4️⃣2️⃣.
📆 25/05/26.
🕑 09:44.
📍 Slipway Aberafan Beach.

Our team was first tasked to assist a female casualty who had fallen and sustained an ankle injury opposite Remos on Aberafan Beach.

Coastguard Rescue Officers provided casualty care, monitoring and stabilising the injury.

With RNLI Lifeguards Swansea just beginning their shift, we requested their assistance to help extract the casualty safely from the beach to a family member’s vehicle, from where she was taken to hospital for further treatment.

We would like to wish her a speedy recovery.

📟 Attendance Request - 4️⃣3️⃣.
📍 Aberafan Beach.

Our second tasking involved assisting RNLI Lifeguards Swansea following reports of two missing children on Aberafan Beach. While formulating a search plan, we received confirmation that both children had been located safe and well.

📟 Attendance Request - 4️⃣4️⃣.
📍 Aberafan Beach.

We were then tasked for a third time to assist RNLI Lifeguards Swansea with another report of a missing child. Fortunately, the child was quickly located safe and well.

📟 Attendance Request - 4️⃣5️⃣.
📍 Aberafan Beach Slipway.

Our fourth tasking came as a diversion from the previous incident to assist a person who had become unwell near the slipway on Aberafan Beach. Casualty care was administered by lifeguards, and the individual soon recovered and felt well enough to continue enjoying the rest of their day.

📟 Attendance Request - 4️⃣6️⃣.
📍 Aberafan Beach.

The fifth tasking saw Coastguard Rescue Officers once again working alongside RNLI Lifeguards Swansea in response to another missing child report. Both Coastguard Rescue Officers and family members quickly located the child safe and well.

📟 Attendance Request - 4️⃣7️⃣.
📍 Aberafan Beach.

Our sixth and final tasking involved reports of two missing children who had not been seen for some time. Coastguard requested the launch of RNLI Port Talbot to assist with the search. As the lifeboat launched, both the family and Coastguard Rescue Officers successfully located the children safe and well. Safety advice was provided before all units stood down.

We would also like to thank Clive at Port Talbot RNLI for the burgers 🍔 😁

ℹ️ For advice on staying safe on or around the coast, please visit:
https://hmcoastguard.uk/

🚨 To Search. To Rescue. To Save 🚨

If you need help on or around the coast, dial 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ and ask for the Coastguard! 📟

25/05/2026

🙏 PLEASE THINK 🙏

Once again, we must ask the public when visiting our wonderful beach, not to park on the front, side, or back of our building.

We currently have cars parked on the grass of our building, and this could delay our Coastguard Rescue Officers from potentially saving a life.

Also, you're at risk of getting your vehicle blocked in or removed elsewhere. So please don't do it.

As the picture show, we usually have multiple Coastguard teams on scene during a call-out and other emergency services.
Port Talbot Coastguard Rescue Officers also use these areas for their personal vehicles when the back car park is full.

We would like to thank the public for their continued support.

ℹ️ For advice on staying safe on or around the coast, please visit:
https://hmcoastguard.uk/

🚨 To Search. To Rescue. To Save 🚨

If you need help on or around the coast, dial 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ and ask for the Coastguard! 📟

25/05/2026

📰 A demanding day with 5 incidents for Port Talbot Coastguard ☀️

📟 Attendance Request - 3️⃣7️⃣.
📆 24/05/26.
🕑 14:41.
📍 Aberafan Beach.

Our team was tasked alongside Porthcawl Coastguard and RNLI Lifeguards Swansea to assist South Wales Police with reports of a missing child on Aberafan Beach.

While gathering information and formulating a search plan, we received confirmation that the child had been located safe and well.

📟 Attendance Request - 3️⃣8️⃣.
📍 Coney Beach - Porthcawl.

Our second tasking of the day was alongside Porthcawl Coastguard and RNLI Lifeguards South East Wales to assist South Wales Police with another missing child incident at Coney Beach.

While en route, we were informed that the child had also been located safe and well.

📟 Attendance Request - 3️⃣9️⃣.
📍Aberafan Beach - Opposite Scarlet Ave Car Park.

Our third tasking involved reports of a male casualty with a dislocated knee on Aberafan Beach.

While on patrol, the team was flagged down by the casualty’s friends. Coastguard Rescue Officers carried out a casualty care assessment and continued to monitor the casualty throughout the incident before handing over to Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust crews and assisting with the extraction from the beach to the waiting ambulance.

📟 Attendance Request - 4️⃣0️⃣.
📍 Aberafan Beach - Small Side.

During this incident, we were further tasked to reports of two paddleboarders in difficulty at the entrance to the River Afan.

Coastguard Rescue Officers made their way to the small beach adjacent to the pier, where nothing untoward was found. Officers then rejoined the rest of the team to assist with the casualty extraction to the ambulance.

📟 Attendance Request - 4️⃣1️⃣.
📍 Aberafan Beach - Opposite the Skate Park.

After returning home for some much-needed food, the team was tasked for a fifth time to reports of a despondent person on Aberafan Beach.

Upon arrival at the shoreline in water rescue equipment, the team was met by Police officers who confirmed the casualty was safe and well.

ℹ️ For advice on staying safe on or around the coast, please visit:
https://hmcoastguard.uk/

🚨 To Search. To Rescue. To Save 🚨

If you need help on or around the coast, dial 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ and ask for the Coastguard! 📟

23/05/2026

☀️ Enjoying Aberafan Beach this Bank Holiday? Stay safe by following these coastal safety tips 👇

🌊 BEFORE YOU GO
✔️ Check weather & tide times
✔️ Wear suitable clothing & footwear
✔️ Take a phone with you
✔️ Swim at lifeguarded beaches where possible

🛟 FLOAT TO LIVE
If you get into trouble in the water:
1️⃣ Stay calm
2️⃣ Lean back & float
3️⃣ Extend arms & legs
4️⃣ Control your breathing
5️⃣ Then call 999 or swim to safety

🚫 LEAVE INFLATABLES AT HOME
Offshore winds can quickly carry inflatables out to sea. If swept away:
➡️ Stay with it
➡️ Wave & shout for help

👀 KEEP CHILDREN CLOSE
Choose a meeting point and supervise children at all times near the water.

⚠️ AVOID TOMBSTONING
Jumping from cliffs, rocks or piers can be fatal due to hidden rocks, currents & cold water shock.

🏊 SWIM SAFELY
✔️ Swim parallel to shore if caught in a current
✔️ Raise your hand & shout for help
✔️ Stay calm

🥾 STAY SAFE ON CLIFFS & PATHS
Keep away from cliff edges and bases — erosion can happen without warning.

🐶 KEEP DOGS ON LEADS
Never enter the sea to rescue a dog. Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

🍺 & 🌊 DON’T MIX
Alcohol seriously increases the risk of accidents at the coast.

🏄 PADDLEBOARD SAFELY
Wear a leash & buoyancy aid, check conditions and never go unprepared.

📟 In any coastal emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Stay safe and enjoy the coast responsibly 💙

19/05/2026

📰 False alarm with good intent at Rest Bay.

📟 Attendance Request - 3️⃣6️⃣.
📆 18/05/26.
🕑 19:24.
📍 Rest Bay - Porthcawl.

Our team was tasked alongside Porthcawl Coastguard and Porthcawl RNLI to investigate reports of an object in the water off Rest Bay.

Upon arrival on scene, the object was located and identified as nothing of danger then removed by Porthcawl RNLI to prevent further calls.

We would like to thank the member of the public who did the right thing by dialling 999 and asking for the Coastguard. Prompt reporting of concerns such as these enables the appropriate emergency response to be deployed quickly and effectively.

📷 Port Talbot Coastguard Stock Image.

ℹ️ For advice on staying safe on or around the coast, please visit:
https://hmcoastguard.uk/

🚨 To Search. To Rescue. To Save 🚨

If you need help on or around the coast, dial 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ and ask for the Coastguard! 📟

18/05/2026

📰 Multiple Coastal Incidents Attended Alongside Emergency Service Partners in Porthcawl.

📟 Attendance Request - 3️⃣4️⃣.
🕑10:10.
📆 17/05/26.
📍 Rest Bay - Porthcawl.

Our team was tasked, alongside Porthcawl Coastguard and Llantwit Major Coastguard, to assist South Wales Police with the search for a missing child last seen at Rest Bay.

Following extensive searches across multiple coastal locations, we were informed that the child had been found safe and well.

Many thanks to National Coastwatch Institution - Porthcawl for thier valuable assistance during this incident.

📟 Attendance Request - 3️⃣5️⃣.
🕑 14:59
📍 Trecco Bay.

We were then further tasked, alongside Porthcawl Coastguard and RNLI Lifeguards South East Wales, to attend an incident at Trecco Bay.

All teams were stood down at approximately 16:35.

📷 Port Talbot Coastguard Stock Image.

ℹ️ For advice on staying safe on or around the coast, please visit:
https://hmcoastguard.uk/

🚨 To Search. To Rescue. To Save 🚨

If you need help on or around the coast, dial 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ and ask for the Coastguard! 📟

15/05/2026

📰 Life-Saving Search Operation Brings a Successful Outcome at Aberafan Beach.

📟 Attendance Request - 3️⃣3️⃣.
📆 14/05/26.
🕑 22:53.
📍Aberafan Beach.

Our team, alongside Porthcawl Coastguard Rescue Team, was tasked with assisting South Wales Police in the search for a missing person on Aberafan Beach.

Three Coastguard Rescue search teams were rapidly deployed to designated areas, carrying out thorough searches.

During the operation, the instincts and training of our Coastguard Rescue Officers proved invaluable when an object of interest was identified by a CRO. A team was immediately deployed over the dunes near the Witford Point BP site to investigate further.

Coastguard Rescue Officers from Port Talbot subsequently located the casualty and conducted an initial casualty care assessment and constant observations.

CROs then carried out a difficult and challenging extraction to a safer area before transferring to the waiting ambulance.

This was an outstanding example of teamwork and professionalism by all Coastguard Rescue Officers involved, whose training, experience, and local knowledge played a vital role in locating a casualty in need.

We would like to wish the casualty a full and speedy recovery.

ℹ️ For advice on staying safe on or around the coast, please visit:
https://hmcoastguard.uk/

🚨 To Search. To Rescue. To Save 🚨

If you need help on or around the coast, dial 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ and ask for the Coastguard! 📟

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