My husband and I were on Newgale Beach, Pembrokeshire,   on Tuesday 17 July.

We climbed to the top of the shingle bank and saw two surfers in trouble. Along with others, we stood watching the absolutely heroic and courageous rescue, unable to leave the scene until we knew that the pair and their rescuers were safe.

[Ed’s comment: RNLI lifeguards, Little and Broad Haven lifeboat crew and a Coastguard team worked together to save a man and woman who had been caught in a rip current and become stranded on rocks.]

I can’t tell you how impressed we were by the bravery of the rescuers in the tremendously difficult conditions they faced. At one point it looked as if they were in trouble and, although not a conventionally religious person, it was then I started to pray. The rescue was such a moving experience; I would have liked to thank the people on scene, but was too overcome to speak. I do hope that the rescuers didn’t think we were all thrillseekers. We all felt extremely thankful for a successful outcome.

I regret not clapping to show our feelings. Instead, we all breathed a sigh of relief and quietly walked away.

Having just arrived home, I simply had to check out the report online and write to you, to say how brave these young men are.
Ann

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My son joined Storm Force at the beginning of this year and he really enjoys his magazine.

Although we don’t live near the coast, we are excited about the Storm Force event at Drayton Manor as it’s only about 20 minutes away. Then we are heading to the lsle of Wight and we are hoping to see The Queen open the new lifeboat station at Cowes.

My boys are over the moon, given we live in landlocked countryside and suddenly we are getting lots of contact with the RNLI. My son’s membership is the best thing I’ve ever bought him.

Abi Culley
Fillongley, Warwickshire

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