48737

48737

Submitted by Colin Scott11 on Mon, 29/01/2024 - 07:33

Date of Incident:

28/01/2024

Station:

NCI Porthcawl

Incident Summary:

NCI asked to continue assistance in looking for MISPER (see I/R 48712 - 23/1/24). Extensive search involving CRT, ILB, Police (incl aircraft) was ongoing and was now a body recovery. Search continued

for several days. A body was reported on beach, camera visual was requested, and linked to control centre. Assets stood down, and NCI thanked for involvement in search over six days.

RNLI:

Yes

Initiated:

Police

MCA:

Yes

MCA No.:

POL412

Casualty Type:

Person(s) - Reported in Distress/Missing

Cause of Incident:

Body Recovery

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