StAustellCoastguard

HM Coastguard Search & Rescue Team

[StAustellCoastguard @StAustellCG]

great to be involved in sea safety in our local area

[Russ Hall BEM @closed260226]

Following on from our observations last weekend. Yesterday evening saw the first of hopefully many initiatives with local @MCA_media coastguard units from Mevagissey and St Austell to discourage and deal with Anti Social/Dangerous use of watercraft.

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A huge shout out to our friends and colleagues at @cornwallairamb, who start flying their new helicopter for the people of Cornwall yeaterday. Look forward to working with you soon. #airambulance #savinglives #newheliappeal

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Another early start this morning, all good in the end though (Y) https://t.co/8Rc3vj2N4g

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Team Call-Out

The team were paged this morning at 06:30 along with Mevagissey Coastguard to the reports of a person stuck on the rock at Crinnis Rock Carlyon Beach

One on scene the team evaluated the... https://t.co/JAbsGRtgTl

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Happy easter everyone

If you are heading to the beaches then please remember to check the tides and look for lifeguarded beaches and stay between the flags. If you are going afloat in a boat then wear a life... https://t.co/Gv8Lc6kM7j

[StAustellCoastguard @StAustellCG]

With the lovely weather out this weekend. Be safe by the beach.

Remember slip slap slop for your sun cream
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated

If you se anyone in difficulty call 999 for the Coastguard

We... https://t.co/NYyskSKgLH

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As we work closely with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust please take 2 mins for a read and think before calling 999 for an ambulance

There is a limited number of ambulances in Cornwall. https://t.co/CBAkkplpSc

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Team call-out

Team were paged again for the 4th job at 04:30 this morning to reports of people clinking to a buoy near Golant who were struggling in a small boat unable to make way. Working alongside Fowey RNLI... https://t.co/XXQm9YkyPZ

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Team call-out

A busy day for the team today, a second call out to Par beach. Tasked to assist South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust with an injured person with suspected broken hip. The team were... https://t.co/32LX2unu7e

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Team Call out

The team were called out today to assist Devon & Cornwall Police with an incident at Carlyon bay beach.

No further information will be available about this incident.

HM Coastguard
To Search To Rescue To Save

999 for the Coastguard

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A few more pics from last night's exercise

[StAustellCoastguard @StAustellCG]

Well it's been a while since we posted last.

We have been out training tonight with our flank team Mevagissey Coastguard

We practice our skills in between rescues to ensure we are prepared for the next shout.... https://t.co/4QoSRyK84c

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So we are now back in Station after our safety patrol this afternoon

Do you know where we have been?

Just a gentle reminder please keep dogs on leads by the water or in the cliffs.

With bad weather still... https://t.co/XiZ3RGMxFY

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Team members will be out on high tide patrol this afternoon as Storm Freya hits the county. If you see anyone in trouble on or near the coast or in the sea - call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

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We have been out on patrol today

So do you know where we have been?

We also did some checks for Coast Medic on the AED Readymoney Beach Shop along with checking safety and rescue equipment in the way.

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Just a couple of pictures from Thursday nights training exercise behind the The Carlyon Bay Hotel

A rope rescue training eve to ensure our rope rescue technicians had chance to keep their skills up to date... https://t.co/gZxvLpqode

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We have been out on patrol today checking lifesaving equipment and signage in preparation for the coming season.

We have been to Carlyon Bay Carlyon Beach Par, Cornwall Polkerris Beach Readymoney Beach Shop... https://t.co/AhwP2bTdJN

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Thanks to Edies Kitchen, we will be sure to call by and say hello. #community #999family https://t.co/IEmuld17aW

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Could get interesting - stay safe. https://t.co/k00S8fnlzi

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What a great New Year’s day safety patrol for the Readymoney beach swim #CoastGuard #watersafety #fowey #Cornwall