Medivac Thursday 26th July 2012

MEDIVAC (By Land Ambulance) 15.00 – 12 year old girl sustained deep cuts to feet from glass with some glass still present within the cut. Lifeguards bandaged the affected area and an ambulance was called due to the nature of injury.  The casualty was in rocks near the point and required evacuation by stretcher due to the terrain. The local coastguard team also attended to provide assistance moving the casualty from their location to the land ambulance which transferred the girl to hospital.

Duty Lifeguards: Gavin Davies, Kieran Bluck, Martha Kane, Nathan Evans

Conditions: Hot and Sunny

Rescue Tuesday 24th July 2012

RESCUE 19.50 – Off duty lifeguards (some of whom had just updated their lifeguard qualification) became concerned for two surfers who were struggling in the current close to the point. They were making no headway and looked extremely tired. Arran ran down the beach with a rescue board and paddled out to them to reassure them that further assistance was on its way. The situation was monitored by Andy from rocks at the point and Chris from the common above the point. Nathan and Gavin manned the base ready to provide further assistance should it be required and contacted our Surf Rescue IRB which was exercising along the coastline. The IRB immediately returned to the area and took the two surfers onboard returning to the safety of the beach.

Off Duty Lifeguards Involved: Arran Bluck, Andy Morgan, Chris Page, Gavin Davies, Nathan Evans
Volunteer Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) Crew: Richard Castle (Driver), Dan Castle (Crew)

Conditions: Hot and Sunny – 2-3 foot surf

Medivac (By Helimed 57) Sunday 22nd July 2012

MEDIVAC (By Air Ambulance) 11.20 – Elderly gentleman collapsed half way along boardwalk. Lifeguards were alerted and attended the scene. Patient moved to a more comfortable position and monitored whilst awaiting ambulance. Oxygen therapy given. Lifeguards contacted ambulance control and advised they thought air ambulance may be the most appropriate means of evacuation due to the inaccessibility of the location. On arrival of the land ambulance the crew confirmed this would be the best method to transfer the casualty and requested the air ambulance. Coastguard also assisted with the operation and secured a landing area on the golf course. The Wales Air Ambulance Helimed 57 based in Swansea was soon on scene and transferred the casualty to hospital.

Duty Lifeguards: Chris Page, Arran Bluck, Lewis Campbell

Volunteer & Junior Lifeguards Involved: Ian James, Aled James, Dan Castle

Conditions: Hot and Sunny