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A team of volunteer Coastguards trained in cliff & water rescue, search and casualty care. Please

31/10/2026

The team were paged at 1504 Friday to a report of a rucksack and clothing found on Little Perhaver beach at Gorran Haven.

The person who called 999 said they had been there for at least 30 mins, no one had been near the items and they couldn’t see anyone in the water.

We conducted a hasty search of the beach and surrounding area. We were just about to push further afield and request additional support from the lifeboat and potentially the helicopter when a person was seen swimming around the headland from the direction of Great Perhaver.

Once they reached dry land we confirmed that the items belonged to that person and that there was no-one else in the water.

A good result as everyone went home safely. The person who called 999 did the right thing in raising their concern.

If you’re going in to the water make sure you’re prepared, ideally don’t go in alone and make sure someone ashore knows where you are and what time you’ll be back.

We remain on call 24 hours a day to respond to emergencies on the coast.

18/10/2026

The team were paged at 12.08pm on 17th October to assist South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust with a medical incident at Porthluney Beach near Caerhays Castle.

Cornwall Air Ambulance had already landed on scene. Once we’d arrived, our team created a safe area for the take off the helicopter.

Our volunteers remain on call 24 hours a day, every day, to respond to all coastal emergencies.

17/10/2026

The team were paged to assist our colleagues in St Austell Coastguard on 12 October at 3.20pm.

On arrival at Charlestown we assisted with a medical evacuation from the beach against a rising tide.

Once clear of the beach, colleagues from South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust took on the care of the casualty and both teams returned to base.

Our volunteers remain on call year round for coastal emergencies

03/10/2026

The team took part in a night orienteering exercise this week around Dodman Point. At each location we found a task, such as treating a simulated injury or timing how quickly we can dress for water rescue.

After training, Station Officer Mike Prior was pleased to promote Tom Clow to the role of Deputy Station Officer. Congratulations Tom!

This followed the recent departure of our former DSO Barry Williams after fifteen years of voluntary service. Thank you Barry for your amazing service to the Coastguard!

24/08/2026

Be bright, be seen 🩷

See how much easier it is to spot someone in the water?

Wearing bright colours such as neon yellow, green, orange and pink can improve your visibility in the water and make it easier for others to spot you if you get into difficulty.

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

16/08/2026

Mevagissey and Portscatho Teams were paged on Thursday afternoon to carry out a recovery of a dog that had gone over the cliff at Portscatho.

The Jack Russel had been walking with its owners when it got the scent of something, before the owners could react it had dived into the undergrowth and over the edge. The dog was stuck on a ledge about 30ft down the cliff, thankfully unhurt but unable to get back up.

On arrival the teams set up a rope rescue system and sent a Technician down with a specially designed dog bag and a pocketful of treats.

The hapless dog was soon in the bag and recovered back to the top where it was reunited with the owners, completely unfazed by the whole event.

Please keep your dogs on a lead on the coast path, especially on un-fenced sections. The undergrowth often hides sheer drops and it only takes a second for a dog to catch a scent and disappear.

If your dog does go over the edge and can’t get themselves back up, do not attempt to go down yourself to get them as you will be putting yourself in danger. Dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard, our rope Technicians are trained in animal recovery and can reunite you with your dog in a safe manner.

Portscatho Coastguard Rescue Team

14/08/2026

Alongside Portscatho Coastguard Rescue Team, we were paged at 1346 on Wednesday, along with Falmouth Lifeboat, Rescue 924 the Coastguard helicopter and land ambulances to a report of two people in the water at West Portholland.

Two people swimming in fairly rough conditions were caught in a rip current and swept onto rocks at the side of the beach. They had been helped ashore by other beach users with a life ring.

Rescue 924 was first on scene, after a quick check to ensure there was no one else in the water, they winched down the paramedic to start a casualty assessment. One person was just a little shaken. The other had been in the water for around 30mins, but thankfully had minor injuries.

Both were transferred to a land ambulance and taken for further treatment and checks.

If you see someone in trouble in the water dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard. For persons in the water, we will move heaven and earth to respond as quickly as possible and throw every available asset at the incident.

A timely reminder to take care in the water, know your limits and always check local safety signage.

Thankfully both persons lived to tell the tale but this could so easily have gone the other way. The sea does not often give second chances.

Our Coastguard volunteers are on call 24 hours a day to respond to emergencies on the coast.

Falmouth Lifeboat
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Portscatho Coastguard Rescue Team

09/08/2026

The team were paged on Saturday afternoon to assist with a casualty extraction from a boat. A person had sustained an injury that required medical attention whilst aboard a boat at sea. Falmouth Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) had requested an ambulance and a Community First Responder to attend as well.

The boat was brought into Gorran Haven and the casualty was transferred ashore by dinghy.

After a quick check over by a Community First Responder the ambulance request was cancelled as they were not in need of urgent attention. On advice they taken by car to a local NHS treatment centre by a family friend.

They did the right thing by calling 999 and asking for the Coastguard, as we can coordinate the right assets to make sure you receive the correct response.

If you need medical attention and you are not sure you can also call the NHS on 111 and they can give advice and task an ambulance if required.”

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

03/08/2026

Mevagissey Coastguard Team, along with Fowey RNLI were paged at 1105 today to reports of a person in trouble in the water who was unwell and holding onto a “pontoon” off the beach.

Fortunately a local Gorran Haven fisherman was waved down by the casualty’s friends who diverted and brought the casualty to shore.

On receiving this update the RNLI crew were stood down but the Coastguard team carried on as the casualty was still unwell and had potentially ingested seawater.
Following assessment the casualty was discharged into the care of family with medical and safety advice.

It is very easy to overestimate your abilities and to underestimate the sea, conditions today were lively and would very quickly tire even a strong swimmer. The photo was taken today, just after the rescue.

If you do go into the water, don’t go in alone, take a flotation device with you and stay within your comfort zone. The sea has reportedly claimed up to 40 lives since the hot weather began in May. Thankfully today this was not the case but it so easily could have been if the fisherman hadn’t been passing.

We remain on call 365 days a year to respond to emergencies on the coast

Fowey RNLI

03/08/2026

The team were paged at 1712hrs on Sunday 26th July to attend Pentewan Beach.

A paddle board had blown off the beach by the wind and kept going until it was out of sight. The caller didn’t know whether anyone was with the board and did exactly the right thing in calling 999 for the Coastguard.

Fowey RNLI attended and searched the area but were unable to locate the board.

The owner of the paddleboard then approached us on the beach, allowing us to confirm that everyone was safe and accounted for. Sadly, they lost their paddleboard.

A cautionary tale to ensure things that float are protected from an incoming tide.

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