Incidents January 2006

1st

19.15

Torbay Coastguard investigated a report of PERSONS in possible difficulties off Oddicombe Beach, Torquay. On arrival there where no persons in the water. Torbay Coastguard spoke to a group students on the beach and gave them safety advice. FAWGI.

6th

13.08

Torbay Coastguard and a RNLI passage Lifeboat were tasked to assist TWO MALE KAYAKERS at Meadfoot beach. One of the kayakers had overturned and could not right himself, his companion assisted him by towing craft and person to the shore as the SAR units arrived on-scene, safety advice passed to the pair.

7th

20.26

Torbay RNLI inshore lifeboat towed speedboat TAILSPIN, 4 persons on board, into Brixham after there vessel developed a fuel problem near Churston Cove. Berry Head Coastguard passed safety advice.

16th

15.20

Torbay Coastguard gave safety advice to a group of YOUTHS jumping off cliffs at Petit Tor.

16th

15.32

Torbay Harbour Patrol Vessel Oscar 4 rescued 2 MALES being blown offshore in an inflatable from Meadfoot Beach, Torquay. Torbay Coastguard gave safety advise.

17th

21.03

Torbay Coastguard and Torbay Inshore Lifeboat responded to TWO PERSONS AND A PUPPY who were cut off by the tide at Livermead, near Torquay. The casualties were rescued and landed by the Lifeboat at Haldon Pier, where they were met by the Coastguards. An Ambulance Transferred one of the casualties suffering from Asthma and mild hypothermia to Torbay Hospital.

18th

06.01

Torbay RNLI Inshore Lifeboat rescued a MALE cut off by the tide at Corbyn Head, Torquay. Torbay Coastguard gave safety advice.

18th

15.16

Torbay Harbour Patrol Vessel Oscar 4 rescued two MALES cut off by the tide at Hollicombe, Torquay. Torbay Coastguard gave safety advice.

20th

00.00

Torbay RNLI Lifeboat, Fishing Vessel Albatross and Torbay Coastguard search the area around Paignton following numerous RED FLARE sightings. Area thoroughly searched, nothing untoward found, flares believed to have been fired maliciously from shoreline.

21st

12.03

Following a report from Broadsands Beach Manager, Torbay Coastguard were tasked to pass suitable advise to a group of 8/10 youths TOMBSTONING in the Elberry Cove area. Oscar 4 patrol vessel also attended.

23rd

19.49

Following a request for assistance from the Police, MRCC Brixham co-ordinated the search for a MISSING LOCAL WOMEN in the Torbay and Berry Head areas. Berry Head and Torbay Coastguard Teams and a helicopter from RAF Chivenor participated in the search. The police located the missing women in Paignton.

24th

12.51

Torbay RNLI inshore lifeboat and Berry Head Coastguard were tasked to a report of two MALES in the water on the south side of Berry Head. On further investigation it was found that these two persons where rock climbing and in no immediate danger. FAWGI.

24th

18.06

Torbay Coastguard team were tasked to confirm the report of a KITE SURFER in difficulty half a mile off Waterside Caravan Park, Paignton. On investigation nothing untoward was found.

24th

18.09

Berry Head Coastguard team and Torbay RNLI Inshore Lifeboat were tasked to the assistance of a 43 year old FEMALE with a damaged ankle on Churston Coastal footpath. She was evacuated from the beach to Brixham and transferred to a Westcountry Ambulance and then hospital for further treatment.

24th

19.47

Following a 999 call from a member of the public, Teignmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat evacuated a GERMAN national from Petit Tor, Torquay. He fell from a cliff and broke his wrist. Torbay Coastguards assisted his transfer to an ambulance.

24th

20.54

Torbay Coastguard team reported a VESSEL in an unusual position near Watcombe Head, Torquay. Teignmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat investigated, all was found to be well onboard. FAWGI.

26th

12.06

Torbay RNLI All Weather and Inshore Lifeboat, Torbay and Berry Head Coastguard searched in Torbay for a missing WINDSURFER. Windsurfer located by Torbay Lifeboat off Hollicombe after losing his sail. Coastguard Rescue Helicopter IJ proceeded but stood down prior to arrival.

26th

12.28

Dartmouth Coastguard monitored the progress of YACHT OOJAR, 1 POB from Start Point to Dartmouth after it suffered rigging failure. Dart Harbour assisted the vessel alongside at Kingswear. Berry Head Coastguard also in attendance.

28th

16.43

Torbay Coastguard proceeded and Torbay RNLI Inshore Lifeboat was tasked to 3 YOUTHS cut off by the tide at Broadsands beach. The Inshore Lifeboat was stood down when it was confirmed that Torbay Council patrol boat had rescued the youths. They were landed ashore and met by Coastguards.

28th

18.14

Teignmouth Coastguard and Torbay Coastguard searched area around Langston Rock and Dawlish Warren following a request from Devon and Cornwall police who reported a MALE threatening suicide in the area. Units stood down when he was located inland. Teignmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat was also tasked but stood down prior to launching.

29th

11.30

FV Marina towed the angling vessel NO HOPE with 4 persons on board into Brixham after suffering mechanical problems where she was met by Berry Head Coastguards.

29th

17.06

Torbay Coastguard broke off from training at Walls Hill to pass advice to 10 to 15 TOMBSTONERS at Babbacombe. The advise was ignored.

29th

20.09

Torbay Coastguard gave safety advice to 2 FOREIGN STUDENTS who had been swimming in the area of Thatcher Rock, Torbay and also to their friends on the beach.

30th

16.00

Crazy Daisy towed a Bayliner SPEEDBOAT, with 1 person on board, into Paignton Harbour after the starter motor failed at Goodington. Torbay Coastguard in attendance.

30th

18.40

Torbay Coastguard and Torbay RNLI Inshore Lifeboat proceeded to FOUR PERSONS reported cut off by the tide on rocks at Hollicombe, Paignton. Units were stood down following reports they were fishing. Considered a false alarm with good intent.

30th

20.13

The vessel Stand Easy towed a partially SUBMERGED HULL of an unknown vessel from Long Quarry Point to Torquay harbour where Torbay Coastguard assisted in placing it ashore.