It’s an emergency gate

We really hoped that we didn’t need access to this gate. 

If everyone did this we might not get access in an emergency.  Please don’t obstruct gates , not only does it slow the emergency services down - your property could be damaged if it has to be removed. 

 

Missing walker located

 

Police , NPAS and Coastguard were tasked this evening to search around Studland and  Agglestone Rock for an over due walker. 

The 69 year old female was last seen around 14.30 today near to the village but failed to turn up at the agreed meeting place. 

The team deployed with three search teams along with Police Officers and a NPAS Helicopter. 

One of the Coastguard teams located the female safely near to the golf club and brought her safely back. The lady confirmed she had got lost but suffered no injuries. 

The teams stood down and returned to station. 

Missing diver safely located with a surprise

 The team were tasked this afternoon at 15.48 to a report of a possible missing diver off Shell Bay Studland. 

A member of public reported seeing the male earlier on the beach and was concerned for his welfare after a few hours. 

The team arrived and quickly located the diver who then presented a piece of ordnance he located on the sea bed.

The team is currently waiting for a bomb disposal team  with part of the beach at Shell Bay cordoned off. 

Round up

 A busy few days last week with a yacht aground , sadly a dog Lost over the cliff on Ballard , male having a medical incident at Dancing Ledge , a lost female, a motor boat aground and a yacht reported struggling in the tide. 

This speed boat ended up on Studland beach having snapped its mooring. 

Devon air ambulance landing at Dancing Ledge 

Team tasked to yacht aground

 The team had an early start yesterday ( Thursday) when a yacht grounded on Swanage beach. 

The person on board had made it ashore but the team attended to ensure their safety and check for an pollution. 

The yacht was made ready for a ref lost later in the evening which the team were going to attend however were tasked to another incident.  More on this in the next few days. 

Back to patrols

 So after a few manic months , the team have starting to get back to traditional ( if that is the new normal) patrols. 

So yesterday it was route checking and checking of a few gates to ensure we have good access. 

Not all our routes have tarmac to them 

Then you get a great view! 

Remember if you see something out to sea or on the coast 999 Coastguard.