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Salcombe RNLI rescues Dutch fishing vessel

General News SA Sam Acourt July 24, 2023 1600

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Salcombe RNLI rescues Dutch fishing vessel off Start Point.

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Maritime and Coastguard Agency implements new communication system for mariners

General News SA Sam Acourt January 03, 2023 1313

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Mariners now have the option to use another type of safety communications system after the Maritime and Coastguard Agency implemented it.

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Coastguard team carries immobilised casualty up steep hill at Gara Rock

General News SA Sam Acourt Updated September 02, 2022 1440

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Dartmouth Coastguard Rescue Team has carried a casualty with a knee injury up the steep from the beach to Gara Rock Hotel car park.

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Owner of dog rescued after two days on a cliff sends video to thank Coastguard

General News SA Sam Acourt August 23, 2022 1538

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The owner of a red fox Labrador called Rufus, who was rescued by the Coastguard last year after two days stuck on a cliff, has sent a message thanking...

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Man with head injury rescued after fall onto rocks

Man with head injury rescued after falling onto rocks

General News SA Sam Acourt Updated July 18, 2022 1626

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Prawle Point Coastguard Rescue Team helped the ambulance service to rescue a man who fell onto rocks at Hope Cove.

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Winch paramedic receives bravery award after helicopter rescue off the coast of Salcombe

General News SA Sam Acourt July 12, 2022 2820

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A helicopter rescue off the coast of Salcombe has led to an award for meritorious service for the winch paramedic involved.

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HM Coastguard now holds defibrillators in their vehicles and stations

General News SA Sam Acourt June 29, 2022 1359

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Lifesaving defibrillators are now being carried by HM Coastguard vehicles and in their stations.

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Coastguard team rescue injured woman

General News SA Sam Acourt May 02, 2022 1677

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The Prawle Point Coastguard Rescue team have rescued a woman from the South West Coast Path.

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Hope Cove loses beloved harbourmaster

General News SA Sam Acourt Updated March 18, 2022 6146

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Hope Cove is flying its flag at half mast to mourn the loss of beloved harbourmaster Ray Staff.

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From its beginnings with coastal lookouts to today’s hi-tech national network of coordination centres, from small localised beginnings to international players – one thing has stayed the same for...

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