Bodyboarder rescued from rip current

Thursday, 19 February 2026 12:31

By MônFM Newsroom

RNLI / Megan Dixon

A bodyboarder has been rescued by lifeboat after they were caught in a rip current off Trearddur Bay.

The RNLI's inshore lifeboat was called to a group of bodyboarders in difficulty in the mouth of the beach at just after 5.30pm on Monday evening.

Two of the bodyboarders managed to make it back to shore and called for help while a third needed help after getting into difficulty.

Lee Duncan, volunteer helm at RNLI Trearddur Bay, said: "Thankfully, this was a shout with a good outcome; there is a strong rip current at that part of the beach that can easily take you out to sea."

"One of the younger casualties had recently been taught the "Float to Live" technique in their swimming lessons and used it when they got into difficulty. Most importantly, they remained calm and were able to get back to shore."

The RNLI advises anyone who gets caught in a rip current not to swim against it or you will get exhausted. If you can stand, wade and don’t swim. If you can, swim parallel to the shore until free of the rip and then head for shore.

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