Haydn Miller launched to assist in search for broken down vessel
Tenby’s RNLI all-weather lifeboat was launched at 6.30pm on Monday 18th May to assist in the search for a 18ft Dory, reportedly broken down two miles south-east of Ginst Point.
Both boats were soon joined by Burry Port Atlantic 85 lifeboat and Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 187.
After a thorough search in poor visibility, lasting nearly three hours and with nothing found and nobody reported missing, the incident was deemed a false alarm and all units were stood down.
The Haydn Miller returned to station, arriving at 10.20pm.
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