Coastguard helicopters rush to British beach as police urge locals to stay away

27 May 2024 , 20:53

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Coastguard helicopters were seen rushing to Barmouth Beach in North Wales on Monday (Image: FACEBOOK)

Helicopters were deployed to a coastal beauty spot as a person was "pulled from the water".

Police have urged people to stay away after a rescue operation was launched at Barmouth Beach in Gwynedd, North West Wales, on Monday afternoon following fears a person was struggling in the water. According to witnesses, a lifeboat was seen being sent out into the Irish Sea while helicopters were seen encircling the bay.

One member of the public commented, "I really hope it's a false alarm". His Majesty's Coastguard confirmed it had pulled someone from the water, but did not specify whether they were an adult or child.

Police confirmed they were assisting the Coastguard (FACEBOOK)

An operation was launched at Barmouth Beach (FACEBOOK)

A spokesperson told The Mirror: "HM Coastguard coordinated the response to a report of concern for a person in the water at Barmouth beach. The alarm was raised at about 5.50pm on 27 May.

"Two HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopters were sent as well as Coastguard Rescue Teams from Barmouth, Aberdovey and Aberystwyth. The RNLI’s all-weather and inshore lifeboats from Barmouth were also sent.

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"A person was recovered from the water and flown to Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital, Bangor. The Welsh Ambulance Service and North Wales Police also attended."

A spokesman for North Wales Police said: "We are currently assisting HM Coastguard with an incident on Barmouth Beach. We kindly ask people to keep away from the area while emergency services deal with the incident."

Susie Beever