The IRT was tasked to Old Harry last night to investigate a report of flares or white stars being sighted about 3 miles off shore. However, on arrival nothing untoward could be seen and having monitored the area for 30 minutes and checked in at Studland Bay too the team was stood down and returned to station.
Malicious false alarm or someone ringing with good intentions having genuinely thought they saw a distress signal? We'll never know, but what is important is that the team attended and the area was checked.
If YOU see someone either in danger or who looks to be in danger in and around the coastline, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard
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