RNLI rescue woman from water who appeared 'unresponsive'
A Barmouth lifeboat statement said pagers sounded at 5.40pm and the volunteer crew of inshore lifeboat, Craig Steadman, were tasked by the Coastguard to reports of two children in difficulty to the north end of the prom.
A statement by Barmouth Lifeboat said: "Launching into smooth seas, with good visibility, the crew made their way towards the casualty's location. Halfway to the location the lifeboat was stood down by HM Coastguard as the children were safe out of the water and with their parents.
"The crew decided to proceed to the location to complete a welfare check on the casualties. Arriving on scene the crew could see a commotion and went to investigate, where they discovered a male supporting the head of a female in the water who appeared to be unresponsive but not unconscious.
"The volunteer crew beached ILB Craig Steadman and two crew members entered the water and carried the casualty onto the beach where they carried out cas care until Barmouth Coastguard rescue team and North Wales Police arrived and the casualty was transferred into their care and having become more responsive.
"After checking on the welfare of the children to ensure they hadn't swallowed any water, the crew returned to the boathouse where ILB Craig Steadman was washed down and readied for service."
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