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BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Wind and tide warning after six south west rescues in an hour
Coastguards have reminded beachgoers to be aware of spring tides and offshore winds after responding to six incidents in a single Rylance of Falmouth Coastguard said the alerts were raised in Devon and Cornwall at lunchtime on Friday and needed coastguard rescue teams, lifeboats and lifeguards to work said a man had been taken to hospital when he was injured in a fall from the breakwater at Hope Cove and a number of paddleboarders needed to be recovered by the lifeboat after they were cut off near Hele Bay.A kayaker in Gorran Haven also needed assistance from Fowey lifeboat and Mevagissey coastguards after he struggled to get back to shore, Ms Rylance said. 'Choose lifeguarded beaches' "We're approaching spring tides now so they are quite strong, especially at mid-tide," Ms Rylance said."Paddleboarders in particular can be caught out by offshore winds round the headland, conditions can be quite different to the shelter of a bay."If they then have to turn around and paddle against the wind it can be exhausting and they may get fatigued and find they are unable to get back," she Rylance reminded beachgoers to choose lifeguarded beaches and if that was not possible, to ask local people about any dangers to be aware of.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Coastguard warning as 'number of incidents' occur
Coastguards have warned people to stay vigilant when visiting the coast after rescuers had to respond to "a number of incidents" ahead of the weekend. On Friday, Falmouth Coastguard said it tasked its Lands End and Penzance rescue teams to assist a woman with a broken leg, and Bude and Boscastle coastguard rescue teams to assist and locate a man who had fallen on his ankle. They said staff also dealt with a capsized boat in Salcombe Harbour on Saturday morning. Gill Rylance, from the service, said the message was "be aware of the weather conditions" and stay in touch with somebody. She said: "We're already coordinating an incident in Salcombe Harbour. We took a report of a vessel of three persons, their boat had capsized and three persons were in the water. "They have been recovered from the water by a harbour vessel and the inshore lifeboat with Salcombe and Kingsbridge coastguard rescue team are going to assist." Ms Rylance said the public needed to be aware of the tides which were still "fairly high". She said: "Have a fully charged form of communication with you. "If you are going walking or rock-pooling, let somebody know where you're going and how long you're likely to be so they are aware of when you should be back. "If you are going over the rocks, keep an eye out for a way to get out should you be caught out by the tide; but also, if you see anything you think is of concern, then dial 999 and ask for the coastguard." Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Woman rescued from Isles of Scilly ferry Lifeguards return to 32 extra beaches for summer HM Coastguard
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Coastguard warns people to 'be aware' after multiple incidents
Coastguards have warned people to stay vigilant when visiting the coast after rescuers had to respond to "a number of incidents" ahead of the Friday, Falmouth Coastguard said it tasked its Lands End and Penzance rescue teams to assist a woman with a broken leg, and Bude and Boscastle coastguard rescue teams to assist and locate a man who had fallen on his said staff also dealt with a capsized boat in Salcombe Harbour on Saturday Rylance, from the service, said the message was "be aware of the weather conditions" and stay in touch with somebody. 'Keep an eye out' She said: "We're already coordinating an incident in Salcombe Harbour. We took a report of a vessel of three persons, their boat had capsized and three persons were in the water."They have been recovered from the water by a harbour vessel and the inshore lifeboat with Salcombe and Kingsbridge coastguard rescue team are going to assist."Ms Rylance said the public needed to be aware of the tides which were still "fairly high".She said: "Have a fully charged form of communication with you."If you are going walking or rock-pooling, let somebody know where you're going and how long you're likely to be so they are aware of when you should be back."If you are going over the rocks, keep an eye out for a way to get out should you be caught out by the tide; but also, if you see anything you think is of concern, then dial 999 and ask for the coastguard."
