Sailing dinghies capsize 'at same time' leaving girl in desperate state

SHE CLUNG ON TO A BUOY AFTER BEING THROWN INTO WATER

- By ANDREW FORGRAVE Countryside and Tourism Editor [e-mail]

A YOUNG girl was left holding on for dear life when a small dinghy capsized off Anglesey's west coast. It was one of two boats that capsized at the same time in strong gusts near Red Wharf Bay (Traeth Coch).

A member of the public saw the drama unfolding and they were to play a key role in the rescue operation. The young girl had been thrown into the water and separated from the dinghy, which was drifting further out to sea with her frantic mother on board.

Having swallowed sea water, the youngster clung on desperately to a red buoy. Another sailing dinghy was also overturned in winds gusting up to 35 knots. The occupants made it safely back to shore, managing to beach their vessel.