What Three Words

Many people will know that there is a simple app that divides the world into 3 metre squares with a unique three word address.

The app has been used many times in search and rescue situations to find people - other apps are available.

Whilst these 3 metre squares ( handy for self distancing purposes) are unique around the world we actually what you to use three simple words.

STAY AT HOME ...... you don’t need an app , phone , computer or anything for this one.


Please respect us , each other and the Government advice about what activities you can do.
Don’t add to the pressures of the emergency services,

Fishing, boating , Jet-ski, kayaking, climbing and visiting beauty spots are not on the list of essential travel or exercise.

 

DONT GO CLIMBING

We have just taken reports of people climbing at several key locations in the area.

It is disappointing that people are failing to follow the Government instructions.

The landowners are taking steps to close car parks and areas off.

Dorset Police have been advised and are investigating.

The instruction is for walking , running and essential exercise from your own home which is not climbing or going out on the water on kayaks for example.

Sadly if anything goes wrong those Individuals are putting the emergency services under unnecessary  pressure and at great risk.

Please STOP.

The British Mountaineers Council have advised all climbing activity to cease.

Going out ?

Take extra care today ( and the next few weeks) if you’re visiting a coastal area by following Government Coronavirus advice and social distancing guidelines.

Stay safe and try and avoid travelling far from home.

If you see some in trouble call 999 Coastguard

Suspicious item on the beach

The team were called today to the beach by the Bull and Boat after a beach walker located a possible piece of ordnance.

Part of the beach was temporary cordoned off whilst a team from the Royal Navy attended from Portsmouth.

During the incident the item was located close to the wall and further detailed pictures were sent to the Bomb disposal team.

On their arrival they checked the item and confirmed it was a military item but was safe.

If you see find something on the beach please call 999 - Coastguard

Never move  any item found or dig around the item.

A massive thank you to the Bull and Boat who kindly provided support to the team.

On call

Never in a generation have we faced such challenging times.

  The current pandemic is impacting how we go about our lives and we are all adjusting to help slow the spread and protect those at high risk.

As an emergency service we currently remain on call to respond to incidents and support the community and partner agencies.

You may not see us patrolling as much as we have been but we assure you all that we are ready to response.

In a coastal emergency call 999 and ask for “Coastguard”.

Supporting Dorset Police

The team were called at 00.45 to support Dorset Police with a missing person. Having searched for nearly five hours in poor weather conditions the search was suspended to rest the team and restart at day break.

As the team headed home temporarily,  a Coastguard and Police Officer located the person safely.

International Woman’s Day

Marking International Woman’s Day and working shoulder to shoulder with her male colleagues we highlight the work that our Kerry does not only in the team but also for HM Coastguard.

Working as an European Ropes trainer around the UK and overseas as well as a technical ropes trainer for HM Coastguard, a very important member of the Swanage team. 

International Woman’s Day 2020 

Climber Rescued at Anvil Point

A tired and exhausted climber had to be rescued this afternoon west of Anvil Point.

The male from London was climbing with a friend when he became stuck on the cliff face six metres from the bottom.

The Swanage Coastguard team backed up by the St Albans Coastguard team were  tasked just after 3.30pm.  On arrival the teams set up for a rope rescue to retrieve the climber.   The Swanage RNLI inshore lifeboat was requested to provide safely cover whilst the recovery operation was taking place.

The climber was safely recovered to the top of the cliff and checked for any injuries before leaving to warm up.

The teams returned to station just before six o’clock.

The climber and his colleague did the right thing and called for assistance at an early stage of their situation using the emergency phone at Anvil Point.

 The Swanage and St Albans Coastguard teams were sent to the scene along with colleagues from the Swanage RNLI.

Damaged hut

The power of cliff fall can be seen in this photo with the mud slip breaking the back of the hut.

The slips are still very active and slowly moving forward.

In an emergency call 999 Coastguard.