Campaign to reduce coastal deaths in Wales
The RNLI is launching a campaign today to help people stay safe along the Welsh coast this summer. New figures reveal the number of deaths on the coast is higher than those involved in cycling accidents.
'I could've been one of the drowning statistics'
Today sees the launch of the RNLI's Respect The Water campaign which is highlighting the risk of drowning around the coast of Wales and the rest of the UK.
It's being backed by 21-year-old Thomas Redmond, from Briton Ferry, who was saved by Port Talbot RNLI crew last month when his kayak overturned at Aberavon beach.
He was tipped into the sea when his kayak began filling up with water.
As he clung to the kayak’s side, five men saw he was in trouble and attempted to swim to his aid.
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