Landslips warning

Around the country in the last week there have been some large landslips sadly with a fatality.

The weather has been been very dry and now with some heavy rain this may see further cliff / landslips.

So advice has been given out painter agencies across Dorset.

Winspit

Both Swanage and St Albans Coastguard Rescue Teams were tasked yesterday afternoon to assist SW Ambulance with a male who'd fallen and injured himself at Winspit.

Winspit is a disused quarry on the cliffs near Worth and until around 1940 was used to quarry stone, providing material for buildings in London. During World War II it was used as a site for naval and air defences. After the war the caves were opened to the public and today it's popular with walkers, swimmers an climbers.

It was agreed that owing to the nature of the injuries and the remote location, the casualty should be flown to hospital and so Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 175 was summoned. The teams helped make the casualty comfortable and then stretchered him to a more convenient position to load onto the aircraft before it flew to hospital in Dorchester.

Lifeboat Week starts today!

Our friends at the RNLI have their big fundraising week coming up, and it all starts tonight with a new event - the outdoor cinema.
Best wishes for a successful week.

Large Fire on Ballard

A large Multi Agency Incident has been taking place in Swanage tonight after a fire was spotted on Ballard Down.




With fears that someone was stuck on the cliff the Coastguard deployed to assist colleagues from Dorset and Wilts Fire and Rescue Service.




The fire soon started to spread as the emergency services were on route. Further assistance came from Dorset Police , NPAS and both Swanage RNLI Lifeboats.


The wind and cliff made it difficult for firefighter to tackle the blaze. Coastguard provides assistance in closing the paths and checking for any persons trapped.


All services worked very closely to ensure the safety of the public


The use of Swanage Lifeboat sending live pictures to the Coastguard for use by the Fire Commander greatly assisted the assessment of the situation.


Just after 00.30 the fire was out and the fire commander stood all assets down.

Despite rumours on social media that this was caused by a flare this has currently been discounted and the cause is still being investigated.

Washed up flare

The team were called out yesterday morning after a flare washed up on the beach.

The Town Council contacted the Coastguard after their beach maintenance team found the item.

On arrival an assessment was made to identify the type of flare it was . a small section of the beach was closed for a short time.

The flare was transported to Poole for safe destruction.

Flares can be dangerous and should always be disposed at a registered site - for Dorset this is at the RNLI collage in Poole.

Busy in Studland

The area was very busy with visitors yesterday.

The patrol were heading to Studland and a report of a speeding boat close to the shore when they were alerted to a 93 year old who had fallen and received a nasty head injury.

The team provided immediate care for the lady before being made aware of a 5 year old with a broken arm near to Knoll Beach.
The team divided and gave first aid to the boy and were gratefully assisted by the crew of the Swanage RNLI Inshore lifeboat who brought some pain relief for the little boy.

Due to demand on the ambulance service the 5 year old was transported to the families car and escorted by the Coastguard team to the chain ferry for an onward trip to Poole hospital.

The Coastguard then returned and transported the lady to Swanage hospital for treatment.

In the middle of the incidents a report of an inflatable saw the lifeboat deploy and check no one was missing.

We would like to thank the National Trust, Swanage RNLI and Swanage hospital for their assistance during these incidents.

We never located the speeding boat however would like to remind people that the speed limit in Studland and Swanage is 5 knots.

Secure your craft

If you are out visiting the beach or town make sure you secure your craft before leaving it.

Whether by anchor or tied up, take a minute to ensure it’s holding or that someone can’t “ borrow “ your craft whilst you have popped ashore!




Yesterday’s patrol came across two “ young chaps” struggling to row in this dinghy.

On getting ashore they admitted it wasn’t theirs and they thought they were free to use !

Well Done Carnival

It’s been a long fun week for the community and visitors to Swanage.

Well done Swanage Carnival for your hard work and all the other volunteers and services who have done their bit to ensure the week has gone so well.




That’s the Swanage Neighbourhood Policing Team , Swanage Coastguard and South Western Ambulance signing off ( well when their shifts finish)

Are you sea smart ?

With temperatures on the rise are you planning a trip to the beach ?




Just a little reminder to stay safe when visiting the beach.

Two incidents in Studland

The team were tasked to Studland this morning to support South Western Ambulance with a person in cardiac arrest.

Joined by colleagues from Dorset Police and the Air Ambulance the male was located in the dunes.

Sadly despite the efforts of everyone attending including National Trust Rangers the male sadly passed away.




The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance takes off after the incident.

As the team were about to leave the Police made the team aware of a missing family lost in the heath behind Studland beach.

Police had called in the NPAS helicopter from Exeter to locate them which had to land to get to the two adults and three children.

The Coastguard headed into the area locating the helicopter and family leading them out to safety. With some advice to stick to the proper paths the team returned to Station.




NPAS Exeter coming into land to pick up their crewman dropped to the lost family.