Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team

10/10/2026

THORNWICK BAY RESCUE

Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team was tasked alongside Filey Coastguard Rescue Team and Flamborough RNLI following reports of four people in the water struggling in difficult conditions at Thornwick Bay.

On arrival, the team established that one male had managed to reach the shore, while one person remained in the water and two others had taken shelter inside a cave.

A challenging multi-agency rescue was underway.

Flamborough RNLI successfully rescued the swimmer with assistance from the Coastguard team. With Rescue Helicopter 912 arriving on scene, it was decided that the casualty would be transferred by winch to the aircraft. The helicopter subsequently landed, allowing the casualty to be transferred into the care of Yorkshire Ambulance Service.

Meanwhile, the Officer in Charge was assessing the safest way to reach the two remaining casualties sheltering inside the cave. Due to the overhanging cliffs, an aerial extraction from the cave was not possible. A Coastguard cliff team was deployed, with a technician descending to within five metres of the casualties to assess the situation and help determine the safest rescue option.

With tidal conditions beginning to improve, it was decided that Flamborough RNLI was best placed to extract the remaining two casualties. Both were successfully rescued and transferred to Rescue Helicopter 912.

The helicopter landed, and both casualties were handed over to Yorkshire Ambulance Service for further assessment and care.

A fantastic example of multi-agency teamwork, with Coastguard teams, RNLI volunteers, the rescue helicopter crew and ambulance colleagues working together in challenging conditions to bring all four people to safety.

This incident could have had a very different outcome. We would like to thank everyone involved for their professionalism, teamwork and commitment throughout the rescue.

🌊 If you get into difficulty around the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

📸- Matthew Johnson - Bridlington Coastguard

26/09/2026

We don’t like posting negative things on social media, so after our previous post, we thought we’d share something a little more positive! 😊

This morning, Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team were called to Thornwick Bay following a report of a female who had fallen on the rocks and sustained a knee injury.

The team quickly made their way to the casualty, assessed her injuries and prepared her for extraction.

The casualty was carefully carried from the rocks, up a challenging set of steps and along the coastal path before being safely handed over into the care of our colleagues from Yorkshire Ambulance Service.

Walking the coast is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors, but the terrain can be uneven, slippery and unpredictable. Accidents can and do happen, so take your time, wear suitable footwear and be aware of your surroundings.

We’re pleased to know the casualty was able to leave the scene and continue to hospital for further treatment, and everyone at Bridlington Coastguard would like to wish her a very speedy recovery.

If you see a coastal emergency dial 999 and ask for the coastguard.

📸 - Bridlington Coastguard

26/09/2026

Just after 3am this morning (26 September), Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team, Filey Coastguard Rescue Team, Bridlington RNLI Inshore Lifeboat and Humberside Police responded to reports of a person believed to be in the water after personal belongings were found on the promenade close to the Spa.

A search was commenced, while Humberside Police carried out enquiries at the scene.

Following a review of CCTV footage, it was established that the individual who reported the incident had deliberately placed the items at the location before contacting the emergency services.

As a result, valuable emergency service resources were committed to what was ultimately an unnecessary response.

A spokesperson for Bridlington Coastguard said:

“We will always respond to any report that someone may be in difficulty. Every call is treated seriously because behind every report could be someone who genuinely needs our help.

However, deliberately creating a false report of an emergency is completely unacceptable. It takes Coastguard, lifeboat and police resources away from where they may be genuinely needed and could potentially delay a response to a real emergency.

We would urge everyone to think carefully before contacting the emergency services and never deliberately make a false report. Our teams are here to help those who genuinely need us, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”

If you see someone in danger or believe someone may be in difficulty at the coast, always call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

⚠️ No further details will be released

01/09/2026

🚨 OUR FLANK TEAM, HORNSEA, ARE RECRUITING! 🚨

Ever fancied doing something different and giving something back to your community? ❤️

Do you live in Hornsea or one of the surrounding villages? Then why not give it a whirl and join the team! 👇

You’ll get to learn new skills, meet some brilliant people, help those who need us most and, from time to time, you’ll even get to work alongside us! 😉

What more could you ask for?! 😜

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering with HM Coastguard, now’s your chance.

Come and be part of something that really matters. 🌊🚨

👉 Hornsea Coastguard Rescue Team….. we’re waiting for you!

‼️ RECRUITING ‼️

***This is NOT a full time position, and is ran on an oncall system***

Looking for a new challenge? Want to do something rewarding and make a real difference in your local community?

We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Coastguard Rescue Officers.

HM Coastguard is the UK's 999 maritime and coastal emergency service, responding to incidents and helping people in distress around our coastline.

As a Coastguard Rescue Officer, there isn't a typical day.

One day you could be searching for a missing person. The next, providing emergency medical care to an injured walker. Or you could be working alongside your team to safely extricate someone stuck on the cliffs.

Every callout is different. Every day is different.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be 18 years or older
• Live and/or work in the local area
• Hold a full driving licence
• Be fit and healthy

No previous Coastguard experience is required, full training is provided.

If we've piqued your interest and you'd like to find out more, please get in touch with us.

To apply, follow the link at the bottom and complete the application form. When selecting your preferred team, you can find us under Area 6.

Could you be our next Coastguard Rescue Officer? 🌊🚨

https://submit.forms.service.gov.uk/form/89/apply-to-be-a-volunteer-coastguard-rescue-officer/220

14/08/2026

Overnight Multi-Agency Response to Missing Person

The Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team was tasked overnight and into the early hours of this morning alongside colleagues from Hornsea and Filey Coastguard Rescue Teams, Humberside Police, Bridlington RNLI lifeboats and Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 912 from Humberside, following a report of a missing person.

The search, which lasted several hours around the Barmston area, covered a large and challenging area of coastline, including cliffs and a nearby caravan park.

During the search, the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter located the casualty in the water and requiring assistance. The RNLI inshore lifeboat was able to reach the casualty and bring them safely ashore, where they were immediately assessed by Coastguard personnel.

The Coastguard Rescue Helicopter subsequently landed and its crew provided further care until the arrival of colleagues from Yorkshire Ambulance Service.

The casualty was transported to hospital for further treatment and was reported to be in a stable condition.

We would like to thank all the emergency service and volunteer teams involved for their professionalism and commitment throughout the operation.

Due to the nature of this incident, no further details will be provided.

📸- Bridlington Coastguard Team

05/08/2026

A message from Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team

Following yesterday’s search, which continued into the early hours of this morning, our thoughts are with the casualty’s family and friends at this incredibly distressing time.

From the outset, every effort was made to locate the casualty and bring them to safety. Our team worked alongside colleagues from across the emergency services, carrying out an extensive search.

Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, not everyone can be saved. For those of us who volunteer to help others, that is an incredibly difficult reality and it breaks our hearts when we cannot achieve the outcome we so desperately want.

Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends, and we thank the public for their cooperation and support while emergency services carried out the search.

Following extensive multi-agency searches for a missing 13-year-old boy who entered the water in Hornsea yesterday (Tuesday, 4 August 2026), a body has sadly now been recovered.

Whilst formal identification has not yet taken place, we believe that to be of the teenage boy. His family have been informed and are being supported by our officers.

Chief Superintendent Phil Booker said: "This is an incredibly heartbreaking outcome, and our thoughts are with the boy’s family and friends at this devastating time.

“Emergency services were called to the South Promenade in Hornsea shortly after 6pm yesterday following reports of a concern for safety involving a 13-year-old boy who had got into difficulty whilst swimming in the water.

“An extensive search operation was launched involving specialist Humberside search officers including our Marine Unit and drone pilots, alongside HM Coastguard, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, and Humberside Fire and Rescue Service.

“Tragically, at around 4.30am this morning (Wednesday, 5 August), a body was recovered from the water.

“His death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will now be prepared for the Coroner.

“We know the sadness and concern this will cause in the community, and we would ask that the family’s privacy is respected during this incredibly difficult time.

“I would like to thank all of the emergency services involved in the search, along with members of the public for their support and cooperation.”

04/08/2026

The Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team continues to work alongside our emergency services colleagues at the ongoing incident.

We ask members of the public to please avoid the area and allow emergency services the space they need to work safely and effectively.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Alongside HM Coastguard, Yorkshire Ambulance Service and Humberside Fire and Rescue Services, Humberside Police officers have been deployed to the area of the South Promenade in Hornsea following reports of a concern for safety of a teenage boy in the water at around 6pm this evening (Tuesday, 4 August 2026).

Chief Superintendent Phil Booker said: “After receiving the report, officers were immediately deployed alongside other emergency services and upon attending, it was discovered that a 13-year-old boy had reportedly got into difficulty whilst swimming in the water.

“Our priority now is to find the boy, and members of the public can expect to see specialist Police Search Advisors (POLSA), along with our Marine Unit and drone pilots, who have also been deployed to conduct an extensive search and rescue operation to locate him.

“We would urge people to please avoid the area where possible to allow emergency services to work efficiently and safely, and refrain from speculating on the circumstances of the incident.

“Our enquiries continue to ascertain the full circumstances around the report, and we would ask anyone with any information that may assist us, to please speak to the officers in Hornsea, or contact us via our non-emergency number 101 quoting log 415 of 4 August.”

04/08/2026

🐾 Bertie the dog rescued in Flamborough 🐾

Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team were called to assist with the rescue of 16 year old Bertie, who had managed to find himself in a bit of a predicament, stuck in dense undergrowth at the bottom of a steep embankment.

The team deployed to the scene and, after making their way down the embankment, successfully located and rescued Bertie, bringing him safely back up and into the care of his very grateful owners. 🐶

Bertie was thankfully none the worse for his adventure and was safely reunited with his owners.

Station Officer Jordan Grebby said:

“We usually get called to dogs over the cliff, but this one was so very different! Bertie’s owners did exactly the right thing and, when they realised he was stuck, called 999 and asked for the Coastguard. This meant we could get to Bertie quickly and safely reunite him with his owners.”

A great outcome for a much loved 16 year old member of the family. 🐾. This wasn’t our usual dog over the cliff type incident so please be kind in the comments!

Remember, if you’re in trouble around the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

📸- Bridlington Coastguard (shared with owners permission).

17/07/2026

You’ll have seen some negativity about HM Coastguard recently! let’s be clear, Bridlington Coastguard will continue to serve the public and local community as we always have.

Today, members of Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team were humbled to receive a heartfelt message of thanks following the rescue of a United States Air Force serviceman.

Whilst we are incredibly grateful for the kind words, we would like to stress that our volunteers simply did what they are trained to do. Every call-out is a team effort, and our priority is always the safety and wellbeing of those in need.

Incidents like this highlight the importance of the close working relationships between all emergency services and rescue organisations, and we are proud to play our part in keeping people safe along our coastline.

Finally, we’d like to recognise the dedication of our volunteers, who leave their families, jobs and daily lives at a moment’s notice to answer the pager, day or night. Their commitment to serving the public continues to make a real difference.

If you find yourself in trouble at the coast, or see someone else in difficulty, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

12/07/2026

Rescue at North Landing, Flamborough

Just after midday today, Bridlington Coastguard Rescue Team was retasked from another incident to reports of a further two people and a dog in difficulty amongst the rocks at North Landing, Flamborough, after paddleboarding in the area.

On arrival, the Officer in Charge carried out a dynamic risk assessment and determined that the safest course of action was for a tethered Coastguard Water Rescue Officer to enter the water and wade/swim to the casualties’ location.

Once with the casualties, it became apparent that one casualty had sustained a significant lower leg injury. With the tide continuing to rise, a rescue plan was developed to safely evacuate everyone from the rocks. The injured casualty and her dog were floated to safety on a paddleboard under the close supervision of Coastguard personnel, whilst the second casualty was assisted across the rocks and back to the beach.

Once ashore, both casualties were assessed by Coastguard Rescue Officers trained in casualty care. Due to the nature of the injury, it was suspected the female casualty had sustained a lower leg fracture, and an ambulance from Yorkshire Ambulance Service was requested. Following assessment, she was handed into the care of the ambulance crew for further treatment.

We wish the casualty a full and speedy recovery.

Today’s incident serves as a timely reminder that whilst our coastline can appear calm and inviting, conditions can change quickly and seemingly accessible areas can become hazardous. Always wear appropriate clothing and safety equipment, carefully consider whether your chosen activity is suitable for the conditions, and ensure you have a reliable means of calling for help.

If you see anyone in difficulty on the coast, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

📸- Bridlington Coastguard