Barry Coastguard reported 17 emergency call-outs during August, including casualty care incidents, missing persons, and despondent individuals.
Other incidents involved people in the water, those stuck in mud, paddleboarders in difficulty, and children reported missing on Barry Island.
A spokesperson for Barry Coastguard said: “In a fairly busy August the team responded to 17 official emergency call-outs involving: casualty care incidents; despondents; missing persons; persons in the watererson stuck in mud; paddleboarders in difficulty; persons cut off; missing children (Barry island); and investigations”.
The spokesperson also thanked their partner agencies for their support throughout the month.
The spokesperson said: “Thanks to assistance of our flank stations Penarth and Llantwit CRTs.
“Together with valued partner agencies [including] Barry Dock RNLI; RNLI Lifeguards South East Wales; Vale SLSC; National Coastwatch Institution NCI Nell’s point; South Wales Police; and South Wales ambulance trust”.
The team also attended public events, carried out regular training exercises, and maintained coastal patrols throughout the month.
Members of the public are also being reminded what to do if they need help on or around the coast.
The spokesperson said: “If you need help on or around the coast, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard!”.
