The patrol were at Anvil Point when they discovered 14 cows escaped from their enclosure and were on the coastal path. The rangers were called and the team members assisted getting the cows to safety and back within the fences area. The issue was traced to a gate left open on the track.
The patrol then headed back to the location of yesterday’s incident with the possible ordnance to ensure markings were in place to stop further calls. As the team members were trying to locate the item the Coastguard Operations Centre requested the team to Anvil Point after a 999 call reported a female with a broken ankle.
The team proceeded to Durlston but a further 999 call from two persons trapped between Ballard Point and Old Harry meant the team had to divert due to the risk involved. Swanage RNLI ILB was requested and the Coastguard Team head to the top of the cliffs.
The ILB located the two peoples in a small cave which was submerged with the fast rising tide.
In a rough sea the ILB managed to get to the two persons and get them into the boat. The all weather boat launched to assist and take the two back to Swanage.
Swanage ILB getting to the two people cut off by the tide whilst monitored by the Coastguard team
Meanwhile whilst this incident was unfolding the St Albans Coastguard had been tasked to Anvil Point and the broken ankle. The team along with an ambulance crew has located the female and due to the location a decision is as made to request a helicopters.
With the lifeboats heading back to Swanage the Swanage team made their way back to Anvil Point to assist with the injured female. Rescue 175 arrived and was soon heading to Poole with the casualty.
Rescue 175 on scene west of Anvil Point
A busy afternoon for all those involved
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Wonderful work as ever from a marvellous team of volunteers Saving human lives and animals lives so early in 2020
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