Leighton Jones
Rescue off coast of Swansea Bay
Swansea Coastguard responded to mayday call
A major rescue operation's taken place off the coast of Swansea Bay this afternoon.
Swansea Coastguard received a mayday call from a vessel which was taking on water between Margam and Porthcawl.
A rescue helicopter from RAF Chivenor was scrambled and lowered pumps onto the boat.
Porthcawl inshore lifeboat and Mumbles all weather lifeboat were also on the scene - two men were removed from the boat.
It's thought the 20-tonne vessel was registered in Swansea.
Mumbles lifeboat has towed the vessel back to the city.
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