Mumbles youngest volunteer completes first rescue

Isobel Ace, a 17 year old from The Mumbles, completed her first rescue in the lifeboat today.

Just after 4.30 pm the volunteers of the Mumbles inshore lifeboat were called by Milford Haven Coastguard to assist in rescuing a man trapped by the fast incoming tide at the middle island.

Isobel was first to the station and the boat was on the scene within 5 minutes. The man was cold and wet but otherwise unharmed.

Lifeboat Operations Manager Tim Conway said; ‘Isobel is a real credit to our volunteer crew. She comes from a long line of family members who have served the charity. Her dad is also on the crew and both grandparents are keen fundraisers too.

‘Without our volunteer crew we simply can not operate. Isobel has just passed her first phase of training which in total takes a year to complete.’

Isobel, a student at Bishop Gore comprehensive, is looking forward being part of the team at the Mumbles for years to come.