The BBC is reporting that the body of a young man who was washed into the sea in Cornwall has been found; very sad.
Last night the Swanage Coastguard Team voluntarily deployed to maintain a watch at high tide; the weather combined with a high spring tide meant that waves were overtopping the quay.
On route the team spotted a pair of teenage girls on the promenade pointing at the sea; it became apparent that their friend was standing down on the beach alongside the sea wall dodging waves. Strong words of advice were given; whilst these were politely heeded I’m not sure the girl actually knew how much danger she was in. It would take one wave to knock her off her feet, and with the heavy coat and boots she was wearing she would have absolutely no chance. She would have drowned in a matter of minutes.
Please enjoy the power of the sea from a distance.
Thursday, 2 January 2014
Roger to the Rescue
Our very own Roger gets Swanage reopened yesterday with the Police. A fallen tree temporary closed the A351 and with the local authority staff pushed to the limit a request to Roger " have you got a rope" saw the situation quickly resolved.
Wednesday, 1 January 2014
Large Search around Poole Harbour
Poole, St Albans and Kimmeridge Coastguard teams have been assisting Dorset Police with a search of the northern side of Poole Harbour today.
The missing lady from the Upton area has been missing since the early hours of the morning.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police on 101 quoting incident 325
The missing lady from the Upton area has been missing since the early hours of the morning.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police on 101 quoting incident 325
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
New Year Honour
A Dorset Coastguard has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours
Malcolm Wright, previously the Station Officer of the Wyke Team (Weymouth) and now a Watch Officer at Portland Coastguard has served for 40 years.
Before joining Portland Coastguard Malcolm was a teacher at a local school.
Here's Malcolm pointing at something - not sure what, but it's damn good pointing.
Malcolm Wright, previously the Station Officer of the Wyke Team (Weymouth) and now a Watch Officer at Portland Coastguard has served for 40 years.
Before joining Portland Coastguard Malcolm was a teacher at a local school.
Here's Malcolm pointing at something - not sure what, but it's damn good pointing.
Sunday, 29 December 2013
Team called to Shell Bay
The initial response team were tasked this afternoon to assist the Ambulance with a casualty on the beach at Studland.
On arrival at Shell Bay the team transported the Paramedic in the vehicle to the casualty and having been treated carried them both back to the waiting ambulance.
On arrival at Shell Bay the team transported the Paramedic in the vehicle to the casualty and having been treated carried them both back to the waiting ambulance.
Thursday, 26 December 2013
Boxing Day Quiz
In our festival quiz fortnight, what is the meaning of this sign?
Is it
A) Oh look someone has blocked our route home, lets drive round it and hope that tree is not really blocking the road.
B) I travel this route every day, nothing is going to stop me , not even 2ft of flood water.
C) Lets pretend we didn't see the road closure sign and if it all goes wrong dial 999 and get the emergency services out to rescue us.
D) I think we better use that map granny gave us for Christmas and find another route home.
Several people in Dorset have had to be rescued from flood water in the last few days and with heavy rain tonight please don't ignore the signs or take chances in flood water.
Is it
A) Oh look someone has blocked our route home, lets drive round it and hope that tree is not really blocking the road.
B) I travel this route every day, nothing is going to stop me , not even 2ft of flood water.
C) Lets pretend we didn't see the road closure sign and if it all goes wrong dial 999 and get the emergency services out to rescue us.
D) I think we better use that map granny gave us for Christmas and find another route home.
Several people in Dorset have had to be rescued from flood water in the last few days and with heavy rain tonight please don't ignore the signs or take chances in flood water.
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Ferrero Rocketts
...and once again Christmas wouldn't be Christmas down the Coastguard Station without everyone's favourite festive chocolates!
“Monsieur, with these Ferrero Rocketts, you’re really spoiling us.
“Monsieur, with these Ferrero Rocketts, you’re really spoiling us.
Monday, 23 December 2013
Twelve Days of Christmas Greetings!
As we get nearer to the big day itself, HM Coastguard has issued its own Christmas Greeting, courtesy of You Tube and a number of Coastguard Rescue Teams around the country.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cueC1qXFf7I
If you look carefully you'll spot our colleagues from Kimmeridge and St Albans. We were invited to take part but we are saving ourselves for bigger things, and hopefully 2014 will see us taking part in "Britain's Got Strictly Baked off with X-Factor Talent so get me Out of Here. On Ice."
Whilst it all looks like fun (to the performers at least, if not for the poor viewers), there is a serious message in there. Do stay safe this Christmas - We are in for a couple of really rough days today and Christmas Eve so keep an eye on the weather warnings and heed advice.
The team will be on call all over the festive period - 24/7 as usual - although we hope we dont get another Christmas call out as we did on Christmas Day 2011. If we do, Tom and Ian are the willing volunteers who have out their names forward this time - well done chaps!
http://www.swanagecoastguard.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/christmas-morning.html
On behalf of all the team, we'd like to wish you all a Very Happy Christmas and thanks for your ongoing support.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cueC1qXFf7I
If you look carefully you'll spot our colleagues from Kimmeridge and St Albans. We were invited to take part but we are saving ourselves for bigger things, and hopefully 2014 will see us taking part in "Britain's Got Strictly Baked off with X-Factor Talent so get me Out of Here. On Ice."
Whilst it all looks like fun (to the performers at least, if not for the poor viewers), there is a serious message in there. Do stay safe this Christmas - We are in for a couple of really rough days today and Christmas Eve so keep an eye on the weather warnings and heed advice.
The team will be on call all over the festive period - 24/7 as usual - although we hope we dont get another Christmas call out as we did on Christmas Day 2011. If we do, Tom and Ian are the willing volunteers who have out their names forward this time - well done chaps!
http://www.swanagecoastguard.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/christmas-morning.html
On behalf of all the team, we'd like to wish you all a Very Happy Christmas and thanks for your ongoing support.
Sunday, 22 December 2013
Amber Weather Warning Issued
Further bad weather is about to spread across the South West bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
The Met Office have issued this latest warning.
An amber warning is "be prepared" and our advice remains the same
Keep clear of flood water
Stay away from Cliff tops
The Met Office have issued this latest warning.
An amber warning is "be prepared" and our advice remains the same
Keep clear of flood water
Stay away from Cliff tops
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