Date |
Time UTC |
Incident |
1st |
19.09 |
Berry Head Coastguard assisted ambulance personnel with the evacuation of a 61 yr old MALE from the coast path at Sharkham Point, Brixham after he suffered a stoke. |
| 2nd |
18.21 |
Torbay Coastguard proceeded to report of CAPSIZED DINGHY with two persons in the water at Babbacombe Bay. First Informant kept them under observation until they made shore. Torbay Coastguard gave safety advice. |
| 4th |
12.40 |
Angling vessel Samuel Irvine towed the motor cruiser MUCKY HOOKER with 2pob, after suffering engine failure approximately 0.25nm NE of Start Point. The vessel was towed to Kingswear and met by Berry Head Coastguard, safety advice passed. |
| 5th |
11.06 |
Torbay Coastguard investigated an inflatable DINGHY after it washed up at Hopes Nose, Torquay. The paddles were in the vessel, but no other signs of occupancy. |
| 6th |
12.34 |
Torbay RNLI Lifeboat, Berry Head Coastguard and Dartmouth Coastguard responded to a report of a SEA KAYAKER possibly in difficulty in the vicinity of the entrance to the River Dart. Kayaker assisted by another vessel prior to the departure of units. |
| 6th |
13.28 |
Rhib Fly-By towed the 18ft speedboat CARIBOU, 4 POB into Brixham after it ran out of fuel at the entrance to Brixham Harbour. Berry Head Coastguard gave safety advice. |
| 6th |
13.34 |
Motorboat Three Play towed a JETSKI into Brixham after it suffered engine failure off Elberry Cove, Torbay with 2 POB. Berry Head Coastguard maintained observations and gave safety advice. |
| 6th |
14.43 |
Berry Head Coastguard investigated a small INFLATABLE, 2 POB being blown offshore from Shoalstone Pool. Inflatable confirmed as not in difficulty and Berry Head continued with previous tasking. |
| 7th |
07.58 |
Berry Head Coastguard were tasked to investigate the report of a Springer Spaniel DOG stranded at the base of cliffs at Fishcombe Cove after a searching the area no animal was found, believed to have self recovered |
| 12th |
13.47 |
Torbay Coastguard and Torbay RNLI Inshore lifeboat assisted Westcountry Ambulance recover a MALE competitor from the powerboat race in Torbay after he injured his back during the race and collapsed on a pontoon inside Torquay harbour. Casualty transferred by lifeboat to the ambulance and taken to Torbay Hospital. |
| 12th |
15.12 |
Berry Head Coastguard and the Torbay RNLI Lifeboat crew assisted YACHT DOLLY, 2 POB after suffering engine failure near the Mewstone, Kingswear. The crew of the 8 metre yacht sailed to Brixham fairway, met the lifeboat boarding boat and was towed to Brixham Marina. Safety advice passed by the Coastguard. |
| 14th |
14.57 |
Torbay RNLI Inshore Lifeboat towed a 17ft SPEEDBOAT, 4 POB into Paignton after it suffered engine failure off Fairy Cove, Roundham Head. Torbay Coastguard maintained observations and collected details. |
| 17th |
03.43 |
Berry Head Coastguard and Westcountry Ambulance met the FV Magdelena, BM 241 at Brixham Harbour after the Skipper showed signs of an allergic reaction. The casualty was taken to Torbay Hospital for treatment. |
| 17th |
20.18 |
Torbay, Berry Head and Teignmouth Coastguard, Teignmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat, RAF Rescue Helicopter from Chivenor, South East Devon Sector Manager and South-Western Ambulance were all involved in the rescue of TWO MALES stuck on cliffs at Ansteys Cove, Babbacombe, Torbay. The males were transferred to Torbay Hospital, one of whom was suffering from anaphylactic shock due to an adder bite. |
| 18th |
07.51 |
A 999 mobile telephone call was received from the owner of a DOG that had chased a seagull off a cliff at Broadsands. Torbay RNLI Inshore lifeboat launched and recovered the dog from the base of the cliff. Torbay Coastguard Rescue Team attended and gave safety advice. |
| 18th |
22.34 |
Torbay Coastguard proceeded to a Police report of an UPTURNED BOAT pushed into Torquay Harbour by a group of Youths. Area thoroughly searched in Council Workboat, but nothing found. False Alarm with Good Intent. |
| 19th |
21.34 |
Broadcast action taken and Torbay RNLI Lifeboat tasked to Motor Sailer ELLIDA OF LARGS, 4 persons on board, after DSC Distress alert received. ELLIDA eventually responded to VHF calls, and safety of vessel confirmed. Occupants on Yachtmaster Training. Berry Head Coastguard proceeded to Kingswear and gave Safety Advice. |
| 21st |
05.06 |
Berry Head Coastguard proceeded to a decent vantage point on Berry Head, Brixham, to maintain a visual watch on a DRIFTING 10FT OPEN BOAT reported by a member of public. The craft was recovered by the Brixham Harbour Tug Bay Protector. |
| 22nd |
06.50 |
Torbay Coastguard investigated a small SPEEDBOAT adrift off Paignton beach. A local boat towed it into Paignton Harbour, and Coastguard confirmed no signs of recent occupancy. |
| 24th |
12.59 |
Torbay Coastguard kept small SAILING DINGHY under observation after Member of Public reported flashes being made from it. National Coastwatch reported its safe arrival, unaided at Teignmouth. |
| 25th |
17.56 |
251756 UTC. Torbay RNLI Inshore Lifeboat towed an 8ft DINGHY, 2 POB into Paignton after it suffered engine failure off Hollicombe. Torbay Coastguard maintained observations and collected details. |
| 27th |
07.03 |
Torbay RNLI lifeboat towed yacht PAMETA, 2 persons on board into Torquay Harbour after they got into difficulties close inshore at Preston, Torbay. Torbay Coastguard in attendance. |
| 27th |
18.32 |
Berry Head Coastguard proceeded to report of Yacht MARY FLORA broken free from mooring at Oxen Cove, Brixham. Brixham Harbour staff secured the vessel. |
| 28th |
15.50 |
Torbay RNLI Inshore Lifeboat and Torbay Coastguard assisted 21ft Motor Craft LADY ELIZABETH, 1POB, suffering steering problems, 2nm east of Paignton, Torbay. The lifeboat towed the craft to Torquay Harbour and met by Coastguards, safety advice passed. |
| 28th |
16.07 |
Torbay RNLI Lifeboat and Berry Head Coastguard assisted 28ft Yacht SKIPJACK, 4 POB, suffering rigging problems, engine problems, snapped propeller shaft and taking in water 1.5nm South of Torquay Harbour, Torbay. The Yacht was towed to the safety of Brixham Inner Harbour by the Lifeboat and met by Coastguards. |
| 29th |
15.49 |
Torbay RNLI Inshore lifeboat rescued 4 TEENAGERS cut off by the tide at Livermead, Torbay. Youngsters were landed safely ashore on Gasworks Beach and met by Torbay Coastguard, safety advice passed. |
| 30th |
22.58 |
Torbay Coastguard and Teignmouth RNLI Inshore Lifeboat responded to a report from Police of a SUICIDAL MALE in the Babbacombe area of Torquay. Units stood down prior to proceeding when Police reported locating the male in the area. |
| 31st |
15.57 |
Torbay RNLI Inshore Lifeboat rescued a MALE after he became cut off by the tide at Corbyn Head. Torbay Coastguard and Torbay Harbour Patrol Vessel maintained observations. |
