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HM Coastguard Padstow The team consists of 12 local Coastguard Rescue Officers, all trained in rope rescue, water rescue, search & casualty care

The Coastguard Rescue Service is made up of 352 teams located near the coast in stations around the UK. The teams are made up of Coastguard Rescue Officers (CROs) who are trained to carry out rescues and provide assistance to those in distress on the UK’s coastline. There are approximately 3500 CROs and they carry out rope rescue, mud rescue, water rescue, casualty care and search duties in all weathers and at all times. The teams are paged by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCC) and respond to emergencies. They also assist other authorities such as the Police, Fire and Ambulance with their specialist expertise. The Coastguard Rescue Teams (CRT) will also provide safety advice to those they rescue and members of the public. After recovering any casualty the CRTs will provide the assistance needed then will transfer them to a place of safety. The teams will also provide support to the lifeboats and SAR helicopters per tasking by the MRCCs. Search
The Coastguard Rescue teams carry out searches of the shoreline which, depending on the team's location could be urban or remote cliff. The searches could be for vessels, wreckage, people who have abandoned ship, or missing persons. Water Safety and Rescue
Due to the nature of the work carried out by CROs, they are trained to be safe when in or near the water. They are trained to be able to carry out rescues in extremely rough conditions and the team will work together to recover the casualty from danger while ensuring that each team member is safe. Rope
Rope rescue methods are to recover casualties who have fallen or are stuck on cliffs. The teams work together to lower a cliff rescue technician who will assess the casualty, provide first aid treatment if necessary, and then recover the casualty to the top of the cliff. Casualty Care
All CROs are trained in the delivery of emergency casualty care, enabling team members to deliver immediate, relevant first aid to casualties prior to the arrival of paramedics or other emergency clinicians. Padstow Coastguard Rescue Team are trained in Search, Rope Rescue, Water Rescue & Casualty Care. This page does not in anyway represent the views of the MCA / HM Coastguard. All views are that of the individual that posts them.

1804HRSThursday 25th JuneSt Saviours, Padstow(40-2026)The team was tasked to reports of a person stuck in the mud just o...
26/06/2026

1804HRS
Thursday 25th June
St Saviours, Padstow
(40-2026)

The team was tasked to reports of a person stuck in the mud just off St Saviour’s Point, near Padstow.

Before the team arrived on scene, Rock RNLI Lifeboat reported that they had the casualty on board and were making their way to Padstow Harbour.

The team diverted to the Harbour Office to meet the lifeboat and assist with transferring the casualty from the lifeboat to the pontoon.

Following a brief assessment, it was confirmed that the casualty had no injuries and was then handed over into the care of their family.

The team was stood down and returned to base.

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1539HRSThursday 25th JuneDiggory’s/Pentire(39-2026)Tasking to a casualty who required medical assistance on Diggory’s Be...
26/06/2026

1539HRS
Thursday 25th June
Diggory’s/Pentire
(39-2026)

Tasking to a casualty who required medical assistance on Diggory’s Beach. Newquay coastguard search & rescue team and Padstow Lifeboat were also tasked.

The team arrived on scene and located the casualty just off the Fisherman’s Path at Pentire. Two team members made their way down the path to the casualty.

Following an initial assessment, it was determined that the situation was not time-critical. The preferred and safest option was extraction via Padstow lifeboat, which was already proceeding to the scene.

In the meantime, team members rigged a cliff rescue setup as a backup.

Padstow Lifeboat arrived on scene and the coxswain made the decision to deploy the Y-boat so it could get close enough to shore to safely transfer the casualty.

Team members, including a paramedic, relocated to Padstow boathouse to meet the casualty on their arrival.

The casualty was medically assessed at the boathouse and was subsequently discharged into the care of their family.

All teams were then stood down and returned to their respective bases.

1140HRSWednesday 24th JuneTrevone (38-2026)The team was tasked to a person who had fallen and sustained some injuries ne...
26/06/2026

1140HRS
Wednesday 24th June
Trevone
(38-2026)

The team was tasked to a person who had fallen and sustained some injuries near the Trevone natural swimming pool.

When arriving on scene the team found one of the Trevone North Cornwall Lifeguards with the casualty. Team members took over the casualty care whilst the lifeguard returned to their base to collect some additional pain relief.

Due to the incoming tide, the decision was made to place the casualty on to the team’s stretcher and carry them to the nearby cafe. There, they awaited the arrival of the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ambulance whilst sheltering from the elements.

The team continued to monitor and record the casualty’s observations until the ambulance arrived. The casualty was then transferred onto the ambulance before being transported to the Royal Cornwall Hospital for further treatment.

Thank you so much to the staff at Trevone Beach Stores & Cafe for your hospitality and assistance. Also thank you to the Trevone North Cornwall Lifeguards for your invaluable assistance.

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☀️ Heatwave Advice ☀️It may be tempting to cool off in or near the water during a heatwave, but please take extra care w...
23/06/2026

☀️ Heatwave Advice ☀️

It may be tempting to cool off in or near the water during a heatwave, but please take extra care when doing so. Despite the hot air temperature, the water can remain cool and cold water shock is still a risk.

Reduce the risk in warmer weather:

🏖️ Always swim at a lifeguarded beach

👫 Don’t go alone – look out for your friends and those you go with

💧 Be prepared – Take extra water with you to help you stay hydrated, as well wearing sunscreen and a hat

🛟 If you get into difficulty in the water, remember Float to Live – Lean back with your ears submerged and move your arms and legs to help keep you afloat until you can control your breathing 🌊

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

Stay safe and cool 😎

1543HRSTuesday 16th JunePorth Meor(37-2026)The team was tasked to assist the ambulance service with a female casualty wh...
17/06/2026

1543HRS
Tuesday 16th June
Porth Meor
(37-2026)

The team was tasked to assist the ambulance service with a female casualty who had fallen on the coast path and had sustained injuries.

The casualty was located by the team on the beach at Porth Meor. A South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Ambulance arrived at a nearby car park and waited while the team carried out their assessment of the casualty.

The casualty was then relocated to the awaiting ambulance for further assessment and any necessary treatment.

Once the casualty was in the care of the paramedics, the team was stood down and returned to base.

If you see someone in trouble on, or near, the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Stay safe 👌

1521HRSSaturday 13th JunePadstow Harbour (36-2026)The team was tasked to an injured person on the outskirts of the Harbo...
17/06/2026

1521HRS
Saturday 13th June
Padstow Harbour
(36-2026)

The team was tasked to an injured person on the outskirts of the Harbour.

On arrival, team members found Padstow Harbour staff were already administering first aid. The team took over and employed our Casualty Care First Aid protocols.

A South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Ambulance and paramedic response car arrived on scene. The paramedics assessed the casualty and approved them to be moved.

The casualty was transferred in to a stretcher and carried to the ambulance.

Once the casualty was safely in the care of the paramedics, the team was stood down and returned to base.

Thank you so much to the Padstow Harbour staff for your invaluable assistance.

If you see someone in trouble on, or near, the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Stay safe 👌



Padstow Harbour Commissioners

1606HRSFriday 12th JunePorth Meor/Porthcothan(35-2026)Tasking to a casualty who was reported to be having respiratory pr...
17/06/2026

1606HRS
Friday 12th June
Porth Meor/Porthcothan
(35-2026)

Tasking to a casualty who was reported to be having respiratory problems. The initial location given was Porth Mear.

On arrival at Porth Mear, a member of the public informed the team that the casualty had returned to a nearby campsite with their group.

Team members relocated and met with the group. The casualty had sustained some minor injuries and appeared to be in good health.

Two team members carried out a medical assessment on the casualty and recorded observations. Once it was deemed that the team were not required for any further assistance, they offered safety advice and returned to base.

If you see someone in trouble on, or near, the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Stay safe 👌

2049HRSTuesday 9th JuneGreat Western, Newquay(34-2026)The team received a tasking to join with Newquay coastguard search...
10/06/2026

2049HRS
Tuesday 9th June
Great Western, Newquay
(34-2026)

The team received a tasking to join with Newquay coastguard search & rescue team to assist Devon & Cornwall Police with an incident at Great Western. Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service, South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, a full-time Coastguard Officer and Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 924 were also in attendance.

The incident was safely resolved following a complex and lengthy operation, with valuable assistance from the Fire Service’s aerial ladder platform from Truro.

Thank you to all involved. Another great example of effective teamwork and multiagency working to ensure a safe outcome.

As always, If you see someone in trouble on, or near, the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Stay safe 👌

2253HRSSunday 7th JunePadstow Harbour(33-2026)Tasking to an incident in the vicinity of Padstow Harbour. The team arrive...
09/06/2026

2253HRS
Sunday 7th June
Padstow Harbour
(33-2026)

Tasking to an incident in the vicinity of Padstow Harbour.

The team arrived on scene and found the casualty inside The Seafood Restaurant having a suspected medical episode.

The Restaurant staff were providing medical assistance. The team took over until the ambulance arrived on scene. Once the casualty was safely in the care of the paramedics, the team was stood down and returned to station.

Thank you very much to the staff at The Seafood Restaurant (Rick Stein Restaurants) for your assistance and professionalism.

1235HRSThursday 4th JuneStepper Point(32-2026)The team was tasked to a person requiring assistance at Stepper Point Day ...
09/06/2026

1235HRS
Thursday 4th June
Stepper Point
(32-2026)

The team was tasked to a person requiring assistance at Stepper Point Day Marker.

When the team arrived on scene they found a solo walker in rather intense weather conditions. No medical assistance was required.

The casualty was transported to a place of safety and the team was stood down.

Thank you so much to Beach Box Cornwall at Harlyn Bay for looking after the team with refreshments. We are very grateful for our wonderful community.

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