NEW Quay RNLI’s inshore lifeboat was launched on service on Saturday following a report of a person cut off by the tide at Traeth Gwyn.

The Audrey LJ - with three crew members on board - launched at 11.15am and carried out an extensive search of the beach before finding the casualty who had been cut off by the high spring tide.

Brett Stones, New Quay RNLI’s helm, said: “There was an initial confusion on the location of the casualty but an update from the New Quay Coastguard Rescue team, who had fought their way down from the cliff top through thick undergrowth, allowed us to locate the person.

“We then transferred the casualty and two of the coastguard team onto the boat.

“We dropped the casualty off at Llanina Point and brought the two coastguard officers back to the lifeboat station.

“The inshore lifeboat was then rehoused and ready for service by 12.25pm.

“Remember, if you see if you see anyone in difficulty or you find yourself in trouble on the coast call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”