Coastguard

Man drowns trying to rescue dog from sea

A man has died after trying to rescue his dog from the sea on New Year's Day.

The emergency sevices were alerted to people in difficulty in the water off Portmellon near Mevagissey at around 11am.

Two people were subsequently recovered from the sea.

One was recovered by a member of the public and brought to shore, the second person was recovered from the sea by the...

Body recovered off Plymouth coast

Police are continuing to investigate after retrieving a body from the water, following reports that a small fishing vessel had sunk of the coast of Plymouth last week.

Police were informed by the Coastguard on Friday morning (10 July) that debris had been discovered off the coast of Plymouth, following reports that a scalloper fishing boat named ‘J.M.T’ had been reported missing at...

Walkers reminded about the dangers of our coastline

Police and other agencies are advising walkers to be extra careful and not to take any unnecessary risks after the recent adverse weather has battered the Devon and Cornwall coastline.

Water can weaken the coastline which may cause landslips, making it potentially dangerous.

In extremely bad weather, the public are advised to avoid the coastline altogether due to the potential...

Russian court begins remand hearing on Greenpeace piracy.

A Russian court has begun remand hearings for the Greenpeace activists held on piracy charges today.

The activists crewing The Arctic Sunrise - including 6 Britons - were arrested by the Russian Coastguard on suspicion of piracy during a protest against oil drilling.

The hearing will determine if the activists will remain in custody before a preliminary trial hearing.

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Fisherman rescued from rocks at Bovisand

A fisherman who became stranded on rocks at Bovisand Beach near Plymouth on Sunday afternoon, has been airlifted to safety.

The RAF helicopter from RMB Chivenor was deployed after the Plymouth lifeboat, which was launched at about 2.15pm, was unable to reach the man due to a strong sea swell.

A coastguard team assisted with the rescue, ensuring the man's safety.

The man...

Man dies after 100 foot fall from cliff near Whitsand Bay

A 25-year-old Polish man has died after falling approximately 100 feet from a cliff while walking close to Whitsand Bay near Plymouth in the early hours of Sunday morning (14 July).

The man was airlifted to Plymouth's Derriford Hospital with serious head injuries after a friend raised the alarm. South Western Ambulance Service contacted Brixham Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre to...

Yachtsman dies after falling overboard in the River Yealm

A man has died after falling overboard from a yacht in the entrance to the River Yealm.

Brixham Coastguard say that they received numerous reports of a red flare in the entrance to the River Yealm. Plymouth Coastguard rescue team were called out and the Coastguard rescue helicopter based at Portland was requested. The Plymouth RNLI lifeboat was also launched in the search operation....