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BBC News
2 days ago
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Coastguard warning after helicopter beach rescue
The coastguard has warned that beaches and coves in part of Cornwall can be "very difficult" for emergency crews to access after a person was winched to safety by Coastguard Padstow went to help the person at Pentire Steps at Diggory's beach on Saturday afternoon and said it soon established additional help was needed. Newquay search and rescue, Cornwall Air Ambulance, Newquay RNLI and the coastguard's helicopter were used to rescue the person who was taken to hospital in an air ambulance. Coastguard Padstow said it was an "important reminder" of how difficult access can be in the area and it had been "very lucky" so many emergency services were available. The coastguard said the operation was made more difficult by a "seriously eroded footpath" and a rising tide, meaning the helicopter could not land on the beach. "The safest extrication method, under the circumstances, was deemed to be to request Coastguard Helicopter 924 to assist," it said. "924 swiftly arrived on scene and performed a high-hover whilst deploying a winch-person on to the beach, along with their rescue stretcher." It added: "This rescue entailed the use of many assets and we were very lucky that they were all available at this time. "Amazing multi-service teamwork as always, thank you to all involved."
BBC News
20-07-2025
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Off-duty Newquay RNLI crew member saves choking baby in Paris
An RNLI crew member from Cornwall has been praised for helping to save a baby from choking in RNLI shore crew member Emma Auchnie was off-duty on a recent trip passing through Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport. The RNLI said a woman started screaming for assistance as her baby had stopped breathing and was turning Auchnie, from Newquay, carefully tapped its back until it vomited and began to breathe again. She then held the infant for a short while to monitor their condition, before returning the baby to the Gareth Horner, lifeboat operations manager, surprised Ms Auchnie with the personal commendation issued by the RNLI's medical director. The RNLI said the woman who did not speak English, was extremely grateful for the "quick reaction and care".The RNLI added: "Your actions resulted in a life saved."Mr Horner said: 'The RNLI provides exceptional training, so it becomes second nature for our volunteers to react correctly in any given circumstance. "The station is proud of all its volunteer crew but it's very special when a commendation is awarded – well done Emma."
