HM Coastguard
               Torbay & Berry Head

Search and Rescue Teams

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A nice easy one for a change.  Some lads had broken down and needed a tow  ( no lifejackets, flares or a radio)

Dog rescue at three beaches

Power boat race that didn't go to plan
These two boats had managed to get lost in a fog bank that covered Torbay doing about 70 knots during a race, one boat not shown was reported to have had struck a oil tanker moored off Torbay, luckily it was only a glancing blow.

Evacuation of two casualties from a Yacht in Torbay
While on patrol in Torbay Coastguard boat, we were tasked to Torquay after a report of two persons with head injuries on board a yacht after being hit by the boom.  The crew went on board and administered first aid until the arrival of Coastguard Helo HL who winched the casualty's off and transferred them to Hospital.

Evacuation of a climber that fell after having an epileptic fit