Millom Coastguard Rescue Team

23/06/2026

Let's not forget about the rest of the family in this hot weather.

23/06/2026

Minutes count, always use 999 in an emergency.

Please spread the word,

If you find yourself or anyone else in difficulty at sea or on the Coast, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Don’t dial independent team directly as they will only call the Coastguard and waste valuable time.

The Coastguard are responsible for the coordination of maritime rescue incidents and will direct the quickest assets to your assistance, whether it’s a Coastguard unit, RNLI, helicopter, Police, fire or ambulance, or an independent rescue team. Most incidents require multiple agencies to attend.

𝙄𝙣 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙡, 𝙨𝙚𝙖 𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙛 𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 ☎️9⃣9⃣9⃣ 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙨𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙙.
From Rope Rescue (cliff/structure/vessel access etc), Water Rescue, Mud Rescue, casualty evacuation, vessels in distress, Lost & Missing Persons Searches, suspicious items (ordnance/pyrotechnics), Royal Fish (whales, sturgeons, porpoises and dolphins) etc, then we’ve got you covered should you need us.

HM Coastguard are responsible for the initiation and coordination of civil maritime search and rescue within the UK search and rescue region. This includes the mobilisation, organisation and tasking of adequate resources to respond to persons either in distress at sea, or to persons at risk of injury or death on the cliffs or shoreline of the UK as well as some inland waters (for Cumbria this includes Derwentwater, Ullswater, Coniston and Windermere).

23/06/2026

Good advice from our colleagues...

☀️❗️ The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber heat-health alert for the North West from 1am on Wednesday 24 June until 11pm on Thursday 25 June, and temperatures are forecast by the Met Office to reach as high as 33C in Cumbria.

While you're out enjoying the sun, please be aware of the risks and take extra care to look after yourself and others.

🏊‍♀️🛟 It might be hot outside, but water in lakes and rivers can be very cold and put even strong swimmers at risk of drowning. If you get into difficulty, Float to Live.

🍃🔥 Hot and dry spells increase the wildfire risk, but many of these can be prevented by avoiding campfires and barbecues, and disposing of litter responsibly including ci******es and glass bottles.

Read more⤵️
https://www.cumbriafire.gov.uk/news/people-urged-be-aware-water-and-wildfire-risks-heat-health-alert-issued

20/06/2026

Taking a dip in the sea on a hot day? ⛱️

Don’t be fooled, just because it’s sunny doesn’t mean the water is warm.

Entering cold water, whether deliberately or accidentally, can cause cold water shock.

When this happens, you may gasp involuntarily, followed by rapid breathing that can be very difficult to control. This can increase the risk of inhaling water and drowning.

Never jump straight in. Instead, enter the water slowly to help your body adjust, and avoid swimming alone. Wearing a wetsuit can also help by improving buoyancy and reducing the effects of cold water.

Don’t forget to have warm clothes ready for when you come back to shore.

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

19/06/2026

It may be tempting to cool off in or near the water during a heatwave, but please take extra care when doing so

Let's not have anymore tragedies during this next spell of hot weather.

Swim at a lifeguarded beach where possible 🏖️

Take notice of the beach flags and safety signs 🚩

Stay within your limits when in the water 🌊

Never enter the water after drinking alcohol ❌

If you get into trouble, Float to Live 🛟

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

16/06/2026

This week is RLSS Drowning Prevention Week

Helping children and young people learn water safety skills could save lives 💙

It's Drowning Prevention Week, raising awareness of the importance of staying safe in and around water.

Start conversations, share advice, and help spread the message.

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

13/06/2026

🌊⚠️ DROWNING PREVENTION WEEK 2026 ⚠️🌊

13th–20th June 2026

No one should drown.

As Drowning Prevention Week begins, Wirral Coastguard is supporting the campaign to raise awareness of water safety and help prevent avoidable tragedies.

Whether you're visiting the coast, rivers, lakes, canals or docks, remember that open water can be far more dangerous than it looks. Cold water shock, strong currents, deep water and hidden hazards can quickly turn a day out into an emergency.

If you see someone in trouble in the water, remember:

📞 PHONE – Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard if at the coast, or the Fire & Rescue Service if at inland water.

🗣️ FLOAT – Encourage the person to stay calm and float on their back.

🛟 THROW – Throw rescue equipment to help them stay afloat until emergency services arrive.

If you get into difficulty in the water, remember to Float to Live:

🔹 Tilt your head back and keep your ears submerged
🔹 Relax and try to control your breathing
🔹 Move your hands and feet gently to stay afloat
🔹 Once your breathing is under control, call for help
🔹 If possible, swim to safety

Drowning is preventable. By sharing these simple but lifesaving messages, we can all help keep our communities safe.

📞 Coastal emergency? Dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

12/06/2026

On Saturday 13th June the team will be attending Drigg & Carleton Gala, organised by Drigg Events It is being held in the field behind the Victoria Hotel public house.

Come along and meet the team, ask as many questions as you like. Examine some of our Rescue equipment. We also have lots of goodies for children to get rid of.

We would also like to add our congratulations to Drigg Young Farmers who were successful in the Pride of Cumbria event last night, winning the Community Group of the Year Award 2026, for their spectacular fund raising event in aid of The Great North Air Ambulance. Well done.

We're looking forward to meeting you, it promises to be a good day. The event starts at 13.30, that's half past one in old money. See you there.

09/06/2026

*** Callout ***

Team paged this morning and tasked along with Whitehaven Coastguard Rescue Team, to attend Nethertown beach following a report of possible ordnance.

The first informant had furnished us with a photo, a ///W3W (What 3 Words) location and a grid reference.

We navigated to the Last Known Position but found nothing. 100m around the Position was searched but came up fruitless.

After taking advice ot was decided that the item was probably a used Nitrous Oxide cannister due to the colour and construction

Thanks to the first informant for calling it in
It probably drifted out with the tide.

06/06/2026

*** Callout ***

There is an unspoken rule within the Search and Rescue community. This is never to say the 'Q" word. This word was spoken twice at DUDDON INSHORE RESCUE open day earlier today.
Consequently, team pagers sounded at 20.12 this evening and we were tasked with Furness Coastguard to assist Cumbria Police with an incident at Buccleuch Dock in Barrow.
This incident resulted in a casualty being recovered, brought to safety, and passed to the care of NWAS Ambulance Service.