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| Hunt for teenager missing in sea | |
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| Rescue teams are searching for a boy who has been swept out to sea at Porthcawl in south Wales. | Rescue teams are searching for a boy who has been swept out to sea at Porthcawl in south Wales. |
| Emergency services were alerted at about 1830 BST, but there have so far been no further sightings of the boy who is believed to be about 13. | Emergency services were alerted at about 1830 BST, but there have so far been no further sightings of the boy who is believed to be about 13. |
| Swansea Coastguards are coordinating the search which involves two helicopters and several lifeboat teams from the area. | Swansea Coastguards are coordinating the search which involves two helicopters and several lifeboat teams from the area. |
| The search is going on near the harbour wall, known locally as the pier. | The search is going on near the harbour wall, known locally as the pier. |
| Porthcawl lifeboat, Mumbles all-weather lifeboat and Atlantic College inshore lifeboat teams are all involved. | Porthcawl lifeboat, Mumbles all-weather lifeboat and Atlantic College inshore lifeboat teams are all involved. |
| Coastguard teams from Porthcawl and Port Talbot, a rescue helicopter from Chivenor, Devon and a police helicopter are also taking part in the search. | Coastguard teams from Porthcawl and Port Talbot, a rescue helicopter from Chivenor, Devon and a police helicopter are also taking part in the search. |
| The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said sea conditions had been moderate to rough on Friday, with a higher-than-average high tide. | |
| Porthcawl is a popular, traditional seaside resort in the county of Bridgend, about halfway between Wales' two biggest cities, Swansea and Cardiff. | Porthcawl is a popular, traditional seaside resort in the county of Bridgend, about halfway between Wales' two biggest cities, Swansea and Cardiff. |