Ernie the dog falls at Peveril

 Ernie the dog was out with his owner when suddenly he decided to explore  the cliff at Peveril Point. 

The cliff was about 60 ft high and Ernie was stuck down about 20ft when his owner called 999 for the Coastguard. 

Both Swanage and St Albans Coastguard teams were tasked to investigate locating the dog stuck. Setting up the rope equipment the teams were about to deploy the rope technician when suddenly Ernie decided to come back up without the help of the Coastguard teams. 

Having thanked the Coastguard teams Ernie ( now on a lead) headed back to town with his owners. 

Ernie the dog returned after falling over the cliff. 

Ernie thanking the teams and discussing the importance of wearing a lead when near the cliff edge. 

In a coastal emergency dial 999 and ask for Coastguard. 

Missing walker located safely in thick fog

The Coastguard team were tasked this evening to Ballard Down after a walker got disoriented in thick fog. 

Having  walked from Old Harry rocks darkness and the fog descended and knowing the risks of the cliff edge the walker called 999 and the Coastguard. 

The team deployed and started to search the area identified by used the phone data provided during the  emergency call. Shortly after searching the male was located safely, checked medically and taken back to his car in Studland. 

The whole incident from the initial call to the male being safely returned to his car was 55 minutes.  The walker did exactly the right thing, stopped and called for help.  

In a coastal emergency call 999 - Coastguard. 

 

Community Event

 

Visiting our twin station

 

Coastguards have a close bond and it doesn’t matter where you are in the country , a Coastguard is always welcome at another Coastguard station. 

In Swanage we have a close link with Watchet Coastguard and it was a pleasure to visit last week. 

Then whilst at Minehead we discovered this little Coastguard guarding the coast ! 

Coastguard Rescue Officers have been on call over the Easter weekend ready to respond to coastal emergencies. 

In an emergency call 999 and ask for Coastguard. 

Surfer rescued at Peveril Point

 Coastguards and lifeboat crews were tasked just after 18.00 this evening to 999 reports of a surfer in distress on the Peveril Ledge. 

The Coastguard team arrived at Peveril and spotted the surfer who had got the Swanage side of the ledge. 

Swanage RNLI lifeboat was launched and picked up the surfer who was cold but otherwise ok. Both the Coastguard and lifeboat then carried out a further search to ensure no other surfer was in trouble. 

With everyone accounted for the team and lifeboat were returned to their stations. 

Swanage RNLI lifeboat picking the surfer up off Peveril Ledges. 

Walker Carried out

 Coastguard and Fire personnel came together this afternoon to assist a walker who had slipped on the coast path near to Dancing Ledge. 

The 29 year old from London slipped injuring their lower leg and was unable to walk any further. 

Coastguard teams from Swanage and St Albans along with Fire service personnel from Swanage and Poole worked together to stretcher the male to Spyway Barn for an onward trip to Poole Hospital. 

Great partnership work today with ground conditions very difficult due to the recent heavy rain. 

Dog rescued at Old Harry

 

A family walk to Old Harry turned into an emergency this afternoon when “Lillii” took a tumble over the cliff falling about 80ft. 

Coastguard teams from Swanage and St Albans (Worth) were tasked by Solent Coastguard who received the 999 call from the family. On arrival the Coastguard team made the decision to request the lifeboat as it would be a safer recovery rather than deploying a Coastguard down the cliff to the small bay. 

Both Swanage RNLI Lifeboats were tasked with the inshore lifeboat heading in shore to pick up the dog.  

The lifeboat then headed to South beach to meet other Coastguards and the family. 

lillii was taken straight to a vet and we have just heard there has been fractures to a knee joint and toes.  She will be staying at the Vets for a few days. 

The family thanked everyone involved today. 

When near cliffs please keep dogs on leads - In an emergency 999 Coastguard  

Ordnance located

 Yesterday colleagues from St Albans Coastguard were called to Chapmans Pool after a member of the public located some possible grenades on the beach. 

Whether the recent cliff falls had uncovered them or they washed in the items required the attendance of a bomb disposal team. 

This morning a Royal Navy team were tasked from Portsmouth to Chapmans Pool with St Albans Coastguard and also Swanage Coastguard.  

The Team assessed the items and due to their condition they decided to detonate them on the beach.  With Coastguards providing a cordon the items were cleared. 

Coastguard’s at Chapmans Pool which has suffered badly from recent cliff falls in the bad weather. 

First Call of the year

 Just before 13.00 on the 1st the team were tasked to Middle Beach to a lady fallen on the beach injuring her hip. 

On arrival the team provided some casualty care and prepared to carry the patient to the ambulance.  Due to the injury and pain , the Coastguard team waited for the arrival of the ambulance crew to give some treatment before the stretcher carry could be concluded. 

The lady was taken to Poole hospital for treatment and got back to the station just before 16.00. 

Walker rescued west of Anvil Point

 

A walker enjoying a dry day , slipped west of Anvil Point this morning. 

Both Swanage and St Albans Coastguard teams were tasked to assist and bring the walker to safety. 

With the assistance of the County Park Rangers the walker was stretched to a vehicle and then to a warm place of safety to wait for an ambulance.  The Coastguard teams provided first aid until the arrival of a critical care team tasked due to the injuries which were believed to be a fracture and dislocation. 

The coastal path remains very wet and muddy and care should be taken following the recent weather. 

999 Coastguard.