Brave police officers formed a human chain to rescue a woman who was moments from drowning after becoming trapped upside down in the sea.
The 66-year-old was upside down in the water and was unable to move, placing her in immediate danger of being swept out to sea.
Powerful waves made it impossible for officers to physically reach her.
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Her quick-thinking son-in-law stepped in, helping police tie a throw rope around her ankle.
Then, six officers formed a human chain and managed to pull her to safety.
The dramatic rescue unfolded near the pier at Aberavon beach at around 9.40pm on Thursday, December 11, as reported by Need To Know.
She suffered serious injuries to her leg, face, arms and body and needed treatment for a calf injury, 10 fractured ribs and a punctured spleen, amongst other injuries.
The officers stayed with the woman until the coastguard arrived.
PC Molly Cana, special police constables Colin Davies and David Bird, PC Robert Morgan, PC Daniel Davies and Sergeant Paul Bamsey have all now been nominated for a bravery award by South Wales Police.
Inspector Will John said: “This was a tremendous display of bravery from all of the officers involved in what were dangerous and very difficult conditions.
“It is certain that the quick thinking of officers and the woman’s son-in-law has saved her life.”
