Date |
Time UTC |
Incident |
1st |
13.16 |
Torbay Coastguard investigated a report of a WINDSURFER in possible difficulties, 0.5 NM off Preston Sands. Windsurfer identified as a yellow buoy. FAWGI |
| 1st |
16.02 |
Torbay Coastguard Rescue Team, Rescue Helicopter from Chivenor and Torbay RNLI Lifeboat proceeded to report of PERSON in Difficulties and cut off by tide at Roundham Head, Paignton. Area thoroughly searched but nothing found. False alarm with good intent. |
| 2nd |
12.27 |
Torbay Coastguard and Torbay RNLI Inshore Lifeboat tasked to a assist a WINDSURFER in difficulties 200 metres East of Saltern Cove, Paignton. The elderly male was picked up by the lifeboat crew and met by the Coastguard at Paignton Harbour, safety advice given. |
| 2nd |
16.50 |
Torbay Coastguard were tasked to a the TORBAY BELLE alongside Halden Pier, Torquay following reports of smoke coming from the wheelhouse. Further investigations found the vessel had been broken into and a smoke marker activated. Fire Service attended. |
| 6th |
10.50 |
Torbay Lifeboat towed fishing vessel PATRICA, 3 persons on board, to Brixham after their engine became flooded 10 miles SSE from Straight Point. Berry Head Coastguard in attendance |
| 6th |
18.03 |
Torbay Coastguard investigated a report of a SHEEP over the cliff at Hopes nose, Torquay. Area thoroughly searched, nothing untoward found. |
| 7th |
00.15 |
Rescue Helicopter from RAF Chivenor evacuated a 37 year old MALE from the FV Harvester, BM127, 30nm South Berry Head. The crewman sustained a broken leg and was transferred to Torbay Hospital. Torbay Coastguard in attendance at landing site. |
| 7th |
11.38 |
Yt Salou towed RHIB OCEAN ADVENTURE, with 4 persons on board, back to Brixham after it hit a submerged object and damaged the propeller off Mansands. Berry Head Coastguard in attendance. |
| 7th |
11.48 |
Berry Head Coastguard Team tasked to assist motor boat GONE FISHING II, 2POB after hitting a rock and losing propulsion, close to Cod Rock South of Berry Head, Brixham. The motor vessel Easy Does It towed the boat to Brixham Marina where they were met by the Coastguard and safety advice passed to the crew. |
| 7th |
12.19 |
Torbay Coastguard, Coastguard Rescue Helicopter and Police Helicopter were tasked to the assistance a 32 year old FEMALE who had fallen partly down the cliff at Whitsand Beach, Torquay. The lady was winched to the top and treated on scene by West Devon Ambulance for minor injuries. |
| 8th |
15.06 |
Torbay Coastguard recovered a DOG that had fallen 25 feet down the cliff Near Watcombe Head, Torquay |
| 8th |
20.21 |
Berry Head Coastguard proceeded, Torbay Coastguard tasked, Police Helicopter, Police and Ambulance searched the Berry Head and Sharkham areas for a missing suicidal MALE. Units were stood down when the man was located in Brixham by Police. |
| 11th |
15.34 |
Torbay Coastguard and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service alerted to a 8FT PLASTIC TENDER on fire at Goodrington, Paignton, Torbay. The fire was caused by the owner whilst attempting to refuel. The fire was extinguished by fire crews and the Coastguard attended scene. |
| 13th |
13.25 |
Torbay Coastguard and Police proceeded to a Police report of Childrens CLOTHING found by Member of Public at Maidencombe Beach. Torbay Coastguard inspected beach after Police treated objects as found property. Nothing untoward found. |
| 14th |
15.00 |
FV Vassala towed sports boat CLOUD NINE, with 5 persons on board, into Torquay after it ran out of fuel. Cloud Nine assisted at Torquay Marina by Torbay Coastguard. |
| 14th |
14.46 |
Torbay Coastguard and Police proceeded to search Torre Abbey Sands for a MISSING 3 YEAR OLD GIRL. Units were stood down when the girl was located safe and well on the beach by her parents. |
| 16th |
19.42 |
Torbay Coastguards, Torbay RNLI Inshore Lifeboat, Police and Ambulance attended report of POSSIBLE BODY floating off Marine Parade, Paignton. After thorough search, units stood down when a large log was found floating, off the beach. |
| 18th |
12.19 |
Torbay RNLI Inshore Lifeboat assisted a 20 ft motor cruiser BLACK PEARL, two persons onboard, after they had fouled their propeller on a fishing net 50 yards of Broadsands. Torbay Coastguard kept the vessel under observation. |
| 18th |
17.48 |
Berry Head and Torbay Coastguards recovered a GOAT which had been stuck on a ledge at Berry Head for a number of days. The Goat was successfully recovered to the top. |
| 19th |
11.44 |
Torbay Coastguard, Dartmouth Coastguard and RAF Rescue Helicopter from Chivenor tasked to assist a MOTHER AND THREE CHILDREN stuck in the mud in their canoe at Ham Point, River Dart at low water. The coastguards maintained observations and assisted with Helicopter Rescue. |
| 20th |
06.24 |
Berry Head Coastguard Rescue Team proceeded to report of a MISSING PERSON from Riviera Bay Holiday Park, Brixham. Unit stood down when Person located in one of the chalets. |
| 20th |
17.39 |
Torbay Coastguard and Torbay RNLI Inshore Lifeboat rescued THREE BOYS cut off by the tide at Savage Hole, Roundham Head, Paignton. The boys had been climbing and were safely returned to shore by the lifeboat and met by the Coastguard where hot drinks and safety advice was given before being taken home. |
| 21st |
14.23 |
Angling Vessel Our Joel towed a 30ft powerboat BLAZE, 3 POB into Brixham after it suffered engine failure 1/2nm South of Berry Head. Berry Head Coastguard in attendance. |
| 21st |
15.28 |
Berry Head Coastguard gave safety advice to YOUNGSTERS in an inflatable dinghy at Shoalstone Pool after they appeared to be getting into difficulty. |
| 23rd |
11.36 |
FV Winters Tale (NN734) towed the 26ft Catamaran MARK TWAIN, with two persons on board, into Brixham after it suffered steering failure 12Nms Southeast of Torquay. Berry Head Coastguard in attendance. |
| 23rd |
14.36 |
Berry Head Coastguard and Fire Service attended a HUT ON FIRE at Berry Head quarry where 2 youths had been seen nearby. Burning rubbish was extinguished by the Fire Service and nobody was found to be in difficulty. |
| 24th |
22.59 |
Berry Head Coastguard Rescue Team and Police proceeded to report of MISSING PERSON from Brixham address. Person located by Berry Head Coastguards near the Brixham Fish Quay. |
| 27th |
10.11 |
The 44ft yacht NOOKIE with 1pob reported that his engine had overheated and required assistance into Dartmouth. Dartmouth Harbour informed and tasked there launch. Yacht was towed to Dart Haven Marina. Berry Head and Dartmouth Coastguard tasked. Fire Service informed but not utilised. |
| 29th |
07.47 |
Coastguard Helicopter Whiskey Bravo and Torbay RNLI Lifeboat went to the assistance of a 50 year old MALE on the Angling Boat Shande III. The man was suffering from a heart condition and transferred to Torbay Hospital. Torbay Coastguard manned the landing site. |
