Helicopters and boats in major search amid reports of person in water

A search has been launched after reports of a person in the water at Porthcawl. Emergency services have been at the since since just before 6pm on Tuesday when the alarm was raised.

Coastguard rescue teams from Porthcawl, Port Talbot, and Llantwit Major are involved in the search along with the police helicopter and coastguard helicopter. A lifeboat from Mumbles is also supporting the search.

A spokesman for HM Coastguard told WalesOnline: "HM Coastguard is coordinating the response to a report of a person in the water at Porthcawl. The alarm was raised at around 5.55pm on January 23. Coastguard rescue teams have been sent from Porthcawl, Port Talbot, and Llantwit Major."

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