Boy, 8, helps save grandad after capsized kayak drifts two miles off coast
Summary
An eight-year-old boy named Marley helped save his grandad, Dai Jones, after their kayak capsized and drifted over two miles off the coast of Wales. Marley stayed calm, called for help using a waterproof phone, and both were rescued safely by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).Key Facts
- Marley (8 years old) and his grandad were kayaking near Fontygary in the Vale of Glamorgan on May 27.
- Their kayak capsized, and Dai stayed in the water holding onto the kayak while Marley managed to get back on.
- Marley used a waterproof phone to call his nan, who then contacted emergency services (999).
- They drifted about two-and-a-half miles in 25 minutes due to strong currents in the Bristol Channel.
- Both wore life jackets during the incident, which helped keep them safe.
- The Barry Dock RNLI launched an inshore lifeboat and rescued them near Aberthaw.
- Sea temperatures were cold, around 11 to 12 degrees Celsius, despite warm weather.
- Marley was given a medal for his calmness and courage during the rescue and later learned about water safety from the lifeboat crew.
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