Climber airlifted at Winspit

 

The Swanage Coastguard team were tasked to Winspit to support colleagues at St Albans Coastguard and the crew of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. 

The call just before 2pm reported a climber fallen several metres receiving head and chest injuries. 

The Coastguard teams assisted in the transfer of the climber to the aircraft supporting the aircrew. 

As by chance one of aircrew paramedic “Chris” was on his first day on the helicopter and had previously served on the Coastguard team at Swanage.  From all of your friends Chris we are so proud of your achievements. 

Hazard removed

 

The team were requested to investigate a large amount of rope discovered on the shore line under the Grand Hotel on Saturday afternoon. 

The very low tide had uncovered a tangle of rope which was not only a hazard to boats and swimmers but also an environmental risk. 

The tide was rising so the team cut away what they could and pulled the bulk of the rope away for collection by the local authority. 

HM Coastguard is committed to ensuring our seas and coast line remain safe and pollution free and will assist in removing hazards.  In an emergency 999 Coastguard 

Don’t always follow the Sat Nav

 

During a safety check the patrol came across this van in a field out towards Old Harry Rocks. 

The visitors to the area had travelled some distance following their trusted Sat Nav which directed them through a closed gate and into a field before they got stuck. 

There is no public road to Old Harry and the land is private with a track which often has animals in the field. 

Thankfully the local farmer came to the rescue and recovered the van to the road along with some strong advice.