A fire, an injured kayaker, a rip current, and a missing child; all in a day's work for Whitesands lifeguards

The first incident the lifeguards were made aware of was a family barbecue that had set fire to marram grass, the lifeguards requested firefighters attend.

The lifeguards were then informed by a member of the public of a friend who had injured their shoulder whilst kayaking. Lifeguards Mortiz, Mylo, and Dylan went to his aid where they found the man was in severe pain.

RNLI Lifeguard Moz Neumann. PICTURE: RNLI/Callum Robinson

After carrying out all their checks, the lifeguards were able to use a beach wheelchair to bring him to the clubhouse and administered pain relief gas.

Lifeguard Luke liaised with the ambulance and Coastguard for medical assistance.

RNLI Lifeguard Luke Brooks. PICTURE: RNLI/Callum Robinson

The Wales Air Ambulance was called, and St Davids coastguard team arrived on scene to manage a landing site. Wales Air Ambulance was stood down when the ambulance was on scene.

The decision was made to extend the patrol from 6pm due to the large numbers of people, and the risk posed by rip currents during high tide.

As the lifeguards were preparing to leave, they spotted two people that were caught in a rip current.

Lifeguard Mylo took a rescue board and rescued both and returned them to shore with no further assistance required. At the same time, a member of the public reported to the Lifeguards that her child was missing and had been bodyboarding.

Lifeguard Mylo entered the water again to perform an initial search and the child was found safe and well with no further assistance required.

Sam Trevor RNLI Lifeguard Supervisor said: “The Lifeguards on duty had their work cut out yesterday and I was very impressed with the level of professionalism and skill they displayed.

“This highlights why it is important that, if you are visiting the beach, please go to one patrolled by lifeguards.”