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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/sailor-saved-by-jogger-and-blind-luck-when-boat-wrecked-near-bolberry <![CDATA[Sailor saved by jogger and blind luck when boat wrecked near Bolberry ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/sailor-saved-by-jogger-and-blind-luck-when-boat-wrecked-near-bolberry A lone sailor has been rescued from the rocks near Bolberry after his boat wrecked on the rocks at dusk - and he was only discovered when a jogger... ]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:51:19 +0000 5540 2026-04-03 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/90/09/51/sailor-saved-by-jogger-and-blind-luck-when-boat-wrecked-near-bolberry-39-1775244389.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-falls-off-cliff-coastguard-called-to-three-incidents-in-24-hours <![CDATA[Dog falls off cliff - Coastguard called to three incidents in 24 hours]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-falls-off-cliff-coastguard-called-to-three-incidents-in-24-hours Monty the Dog was rescued on Saturday, the last of three calls in 24-hours that Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team were called to. For 24 hours over... ]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:14:37 +0000 5363 2025-08-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8f/61/15/dog-falls-off-cliff-coastguard-called-to-three-incidents-in-24-hours-92-1754932498.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-air-ambulance-urges-supporters-to-download-what3words <![CDATA[Devon Air Ambulance urges supporters to download what3words]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-air-ambulance-urges-supporters-to-download-what3words Devon Air Ambulance are once again taking part in what3words summer campaign to raise awareness and urge the public to download the app to #KnowExactlyWhere. Devon Air... ]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:04:34 +0000 5292 2025-06-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3d/f8/45/devon-air-ambulance-urges-supporters-to-download-what3words-78-1749744285.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/last-call-of-the-year-for-coastguard-teams-is-medical-evacuation <![CDATA[Last call of the year for coastguard teams is medical evacuation]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/last-call-of-the-year-for-coastguard-teams-is-medical-evacuation The final call out of 2024 for local Coastguard Rescue Teams was a medical emergency from Dartmouth. Dartmouth Coastguard Team, with back up from Kingsbridge Coastguard... ]]> Wed, 01 Jan 2025 18:58:45 +0000 5003 2025-01-01 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3c/55/6a/last-call-of-the-year-for-coastguard-teams-is-medical-evacuation-41-1735757932.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/coastguard-shares-round-up-of-2024-rescues <![CDATA[Coastguard shares round up of 2024 rescues]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/coastguard-shares-round-up-of-2024-rescues Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team has taken to social media to share a round up of the incidents that they were called to over 2024. As we... ]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:07:01 +0000 4998 2024-12-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/98/36/47/coastguard-shares-round-up-of-2024-rescues-2-1735585817.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-coastguard-rescue-team-evacuate-injured-walker-from-coast-path <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team evacuate injured walker from coast path ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-coastguard-rescue-team-evacuate-injured-walker-from-coast-path Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team rescued an injured walker from a coast path on Sunday. The team were called by Falmouth Coastguard at around 5pm on Sunday,... ]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:16:18 +0000 4899 2024-11-01 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d9/e8/17/kingsbridge-coastguard-rescue-team-evacuate-injured-walker-from-coast-path-46-1730485049.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/person-cut-from-car-following-crash <![CDATA[Person cut from car following crash ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/person-cut-from-car-following-crash Firefighters had to cut a person out of a vehicle after a single car collision in South Huish. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue crews from... ]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:34:58 +0000 4805 2024-09-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/71/de/c4/person-cut-from-car-following-crash-87-1726072735.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-air-ambulance-launch-fundraising-activity-bake-off-for-take-off <![CDATA[Devon Air Ambulance launch fundraising activity, Bake Off for Take Off]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-air-ambulance-launch-fundraising-activity-bake-off-for-take-off Devon Air Ambulance is encouraging supporters to host a baking event to support the charity this summer. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, the... ]]> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:24:10 +0000 4758 2024-08-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/7c/cb/9a/devon-air-ambulance-launch-fundraising-activity-bake-off-for-take-off-77-1723047968.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-coastguard-rescue-team-rescue-casualty-from-thurlestone <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team rescue casualty from Thurlestone ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-coastguard-rescue-team-rescue-casualty-from-thurlestone Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team were called to an injured casualty on Thurlestone Sands on Saturday. Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked by Falmouth Coastguard on Saturday,... ]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:34:25 +0000 4735 2024-07-24 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/88/e6/26/kingsbridge-coastguard-rescue-team-rescue-casualty-from-thurlestone-98-1721842568.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-off-duty-police-officers-pull-child-from-the-sea <![CDATA[Two off-duty police officers pull child from the sea ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/two-off-duty-police-officers-pull-child-from-the-sea Two off-duty police officers pulled a child from the sea after the boy got into difficulty struggling against a rip tide at Hope Cove. Kingsbridge-based officer... ]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 20:14:18 +0000 4629 2024-05-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4f/b4/56/two-off-duty-police-officers-pull-child-from-the-sea-6-1717100064.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fisherman-airlifted-off-cliffs-at-bolt-head <![CDATA[Fisherman airlifted off cliffs at Bolt Head ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/fisherman-airlifted-off-cliffs-at-bolt-head A fisherman has been airlifted off the cliff at Bolt Head after sustaining a serious leg injury. Kingsbridge and Bigbury Coastguard Rescue Teams were called alongside... ]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2024 20:07:15 +0000 4480 2024-04-03 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/1d/e6/c2/fisherman-airlifted-off-cliffs-at-bolt-head-78-1712174929.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dart-rnli-rescues-four-people-from-rib-with-engine-failure <![CDATA[Dart RNLI rescues four people from RIB with engine failure ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dart-rnli-rescues-four-people-from-rib-with-engine-failure Dart RNLI has rescued four people from a RIB with engine failure at Man Sands. Dart RNLI were called out at around 10pm on Sunday, 14... ]]> Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:15:28 +0000 3975 2023-08-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4e/82/cb/dart-rnli-rescues-four-people-from-rib-with-engine-failure-33-1692404180.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/four-people-and-a-dog-rescued-from-starehole-bay <![CDATA[Four people and a dog rescued from Starehole Bay]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/four-people-and-a-dog-rescued-from-starehole-bay Salcombe RNLI was called to a RIB stranded on the rocks on Sunday afternoon. Both Salcombe Allweather Lifeboat and the Inshore Lifeboats, launched on Sunday afternoon... ]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:29:07 +0000 3922 2023-07-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/92/d1/59/four-people-and-a-dog-rescued-from-starehole-bay-90-1689625759.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/coastguard-rescues-casualty-with-multiple-leg-fractures <![CDATA[Coastguard rescues casualty with multiple leg fractures]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/coastguard-rescues-casualty-with-multiple-leg-fractures Dartmouth and Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Teams rescued a casualty from Gara Rock Beach that had multiple leg fractures. Dartmouth Coastguard Rescue Team was called by Falmouth... ]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 20:18:03 +0000 3790 2023-06-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2d/2b/0e/coastguard-rescues-casualty-with-multiple-leg-fractures-1-1687206167.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/rescue-at-bigbury-leads-to-award-for-police-officers <![CDATA[Rescue at Bigbury leads to award for police officers ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/rescue-at-bigbury-leads-to-award-for-police-officers Devon and Cornwall Police officers have been recognised for "outstanding achievement" following a rescue of a person in the sea at Bigbury Beach. Two police officers,... ]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 21:19:50 +0000 3718 2023-05-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2e/23/b9/rescue-at-bigbury-leads-to-award-for-police-officers-96-1684790495.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/lifeboat-crews-rescue-two-kayakers-off-burgh-island <![CDATA[Lifeboat crews rescue two kayakers off Burgh Island]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/lifeboat-crews-rescue-two-kayakers-off-burgh-island Hope Cove Lifeboat, Salcombe RNLI and Prawle Point Coastguard Rescue Team came together to rescue two kayakers on Valentine's Day. The three rescue teams came together... ]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 22:11:12 +0000 3499 2023-02-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ce/ae/63/lifeboat-crews-rescue-two-kayakers-off-burgh-island-25-1676499094.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-rescued-from-reservoir <![CDATA[Dog rescued from reservoir ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dog-rescued-from-reservoir A black Labrador called Obi was rescued after falling 50ft into Burrator Reservoir. Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Tavistock was called at around 4.20pm on Boxing... ]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:05:07 +0000 3369 2022-12-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/79/d2/56/dog-rescued-from-reservoir-25-1672272321.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dart-rnli-launches-1-2m-fundraising-appeal <![CDATA[Dart RNLI launches £1.2m fundraising appeal ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dart-rnli-launches-1-2m-fundraising-appeal Dart RNLI has launched a £1.2m fundraising appeal for new lifeboat station. Dart RNLI, one of the busiest lifeboat stations in Devon, has put out its... ]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 21:22:40 +0000 3309 2022-11-24 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c9/b1/c7/dart-rnli-launches-1-2m-fundraising-appeal-71-1669325005.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/hope-cove-lifeboat-called-to-capsized-dinghy-off-challaborough <![CDATA[Hope Cove Lifeboat called to capsized dinghy off Challaborough]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/hope-cove-lifeboat-called-to-capsized-dinghy-off-challaborough Hope Cove Lifeboat was requested by Falmouth Coastguard after a sailing dinghy was spotted "repeatedly capsizing". The Hope Cove crew was called to launch at 1.32pm... ]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:25:54 +0000 3157 2022-09-14 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e4/e7/fc/hope-cove-lifeboat-called-to-capsized-dinghy-off-challaborough-3-1663165790.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/owner-of-dog-rescued-after-two-days-on-a-cliff-sends-video-to-thank-coastguard <![CDATA[Owner of dog rescued after two days on a cliff sends video to thank Coastguard ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/owner-of-dog-rescued-after-two-days-on-a-cliff-sends-video-to-thank-coastguard 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... ]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2022 21:51:50 +0000 3118 2022-08-23 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9f/33/ce/owner-of-dog-rescued-after-two-days-on-a-cliff-sends-video-to-thank-coastguard-29-1661287927.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/lifeboat-called-to-upturned-vessel <![CDATA[Lifeboat called to upturned vessel ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/lifeboat-called-to-upturned-vessel Salcombe RNLI launched their all-weather lifeboat on Sunday, searching for an upturned rescue vessel thirty miles out to sea. Salcombe RNLI launched The Baltic Exchange III at... ]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2022 23:08:59 +0000 3050 2022-07-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/fd/ff/a8/lifeboat-called-to-upturned-vessel-96-1658786998.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/laila-is-named-local-morrisons-hero-after-saving-her-mum-s-life <![CDATA[Laila is named Local Morrisons Hero after saving her mum's life ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/laila-is-named-local-morrisons-hero-after-saving-her-mum-s-life A six-year-old girl who saved her mum’s life has been named a “Local Morrisons Hero” after a nomination by a family friend. Laila Williams, 6, from Ivybridge,... ]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2022 21:14:15 +0000 3049 2022-07-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/c8/9d/18/laila-is-named-local-morrisons-hero-after-saving-her-mum-s-life-69-1658780074.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-with-head-injury-rescued-after-fall-onto-rocks <![CDATA[Man with head injury rescued after falling onto rocks ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-with-head-injury-rescued-after-fall-onto-rocks Prawle Point Coastguard Rescue Team helped the ambulance service to rescue a man who fell onto rocks at Hope Cove. Prawle Point Coastguard Rescue Team was... ]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2022 21:00:54 +0000 3036 2022-07-18 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/d4/a4/95/man-with-head-injury-rescued-after-fall-onto-rocks-80-1658174477.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/teenager-killed-on-plympton-farm <![CDATA[Teenager killed on Plympton farm ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/teenager-killed-on-plympton-farm A teenager who died following a tragic incident at a farm in Plympton has been named. Police were contacted by the ambulance service on the evening of... ]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:22:40 +0000 3031 2022-07-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/93/c1/a2/teenager-killed-on-plympton-farm-66-1657740170.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/winch-paramedic-receives-bravery-award-after-helicopter-rescue-off-the-coast-of-salcombe <![CDATA[Winch paramedic receives bravery award after helicopter rescue off the coast of Salcombe]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/winch-paramedic-receives-bravery-award-after-helicopter-rescue-off-the-coast-of-salcombe A helicopter rescue off the coast of Salcombe has led to an award for meritorious service for the winch paramedic involved. Winch paramedic Abi Wild was winched... ]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:41:28 +0000 3027 2022-07-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/fe/a8/b9/winch-paramedic-receives-bravery-award-after-helicopter-rescue-off-the-coast-of-salcombe-19-1657618898.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/coastguard-rescues-dog-that-went-over-a-cliff <![CDATA[Coastguard rescues dog that went over a cliff]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/coastguard-rescues-dog-that-went-over-a-cliff Prawle Point Coastguard Rescue Team and Bigbury Coastguard Rescue Team have rescued a dog that went over a cliff. Rhubarb the dog had a lucky escape... ]]> Sun, 03 Jul 2022 22:31:49 +0000 3008 2022-07-03 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/27/da/42/coastguard-rescues-dog-that-went-over-a-cliff-61-1656883946.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-rescued-by-salcombe-rnli-returns-to-say-thank-you <![CDATA[Man rescued by Salcombe RNLI returns to say thank you ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/man-rescued-by-salcombe-rnli-returns-to-say-thank-you A casualty rescued by Salcombe RNLI has returned to thank the team, and complete a 150-mile bike ride in aid of the charity. George Pearce, a man... ]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2022 22:20:58 +0000 2979 2022-06-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f7/df/58/man-rescued-by-salcombe-rnli-returns-to-say-thank-you-8-1655760158.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/salcombe-rnli-attends-four-shouts-in-four-days <![CDATA[Salcombe RNLI attends four shouts in four days ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/salcombe-rnli-attends-four-shouts-in-four-days Salcombe RNLI are called to a missing person, a stranded vessel, a capsized gig and a medical evacuation in the space of just four days. On... ]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2022 22:49:53 +0000 2962 2022-06-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f9/b6/7d/salcombe-rnli-attends-four-shouts-in-four-days-46-1655158647.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/hrh-the-duke-of-kent-presents-salcombe-rnli-lifeboat-crew-with-gallantry-awards <![CDATA[HRH The Duke of Kent presents Salcombe RNLI Lifeboat crew with Gallantry Awards]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/hrh-the-duke-of-kent-presents-salcombe-rnli-lifeboat-crew-with-gallantry-awards Three Salcombe RNLI crewmembers were honoured by HRH The Duke of Kent for risking his life to save the lives of two sailors. Salcombe volunteer crew... ]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:57 +0000 2941 2022-06-02 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/11/21/69/hrh-the-duke-of-kent-presents-salcombe-rnli-lifeboat-crew-with-gallantry-awards-7-1654124475.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/three-calls-in-three-days-for-the-salcombe-rnli-crew <![CDATA[Three calls in three days for the Salcombe RNLI crew]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/three-calls-in-three-days-for-the-salcombe-rnli-crew Jubilee Holiday week kicks off with three calls in three days for Salcombe RNLI's volunteer lifeboat crews. On Saturday, 28 May, the ALB, Baltic Exchange III was... ]]> Tue, 31 May 2022 22:16:31 +0000 2938 2022-05-31 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/87/c1/a9/three-calls-in-three-days-for-the-salcombe-rnli-crew-61-1654031801.jpg