Poole Coastguard Rescue Team

17/10/2026

Stuck in the mud? 🥾

Mud can quickly become dangerous, especially near open water and when the tide is rising.

Check local warnings signs before setting off and avoid walking across muddy areas, as hidden channels of fast-flowing water can be difficult to spot.

If you become stuck:

• Sit back and spread your weight evenly across the surface

• Tell others not to attempt a rescue, as they could become stuck too

• Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard

14/10/2026

The team have not only been involved in operational incidents, but out and about training over the past few weeks, doing local knowledge patrols and have actually booked a Team Christmas Meal before Christmas instead of march the year after 😲. We will update you as soon as we can.
We have a few public events, training sessions, Full Time Officer Exercises towards the end of a busy year so far, and we are of course always ready 24/7 for that attendance request.
As always a big thank you for your support 😊.

Remember If you see anyone or are in danger along our beautiful coastline, beaches, on the cliff, in the sea, harbours or estuaries in the mud, call 999 🆘 and ask for the Coastguard, we are one of the Four, United Kingdom's emergency services and the coast is our Primacy. We train to carry out the rescues people need, we are not heroes, but members of your local community that care and want to give back to those in need when they need our help.

10/10/2026

🆘 CALL OUT 🆘 #183
10/10/26 05.20am
📍 Bournemouth Pier

Requested by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre to assist Dorset Police with an incident at Bournemouth Pier. With Southbourne Coastguard team, requested for additional support on route to the scene.
Once on scene and liaising with police, several search teams were deployed. Whilst these searches were being carried out, information was passed that the individuals involved in this incident were now out of HM Coastguard primacy. We were thanked for our specialist assistance and then stood down returning to our respective stations.

10/10/2026

🆘 CALL OUT 🆘 #182
04/10/26 15.58pm

Requested by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre alongside Southbourne Coastguard, Dorset Police, South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Fast Response Clinicians to an incident in our operational area. No other details will be passed at this time.

10/10/2026

🆘 CALL OUT 🆘 #181
27/09/26 17.15pm

Requested by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre to an incident in our operational area alongside Southbourne Coastguard and Dorset Police. Just after leaving the station we stood down as police had resolved the situation and had the individual in their care. We stood down and returned to our station.
RNLI Mudeford Lifeboat also requested for this incident.

10/10/2026

🆘 CALL OUT 🆘 #180
27/09/26 12.25am
📟 Missing Person
📍 Hengistbury Head

Requested by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre to the above location. Alongside Southbourne Coastguard to assist Dorset Police. Just before leaving the station, an update was received that police had located the individual and was transporting them to the next level of the appropriate care. We stood down with thanks.
RNLI Mudeford Lifeboat was also requested for this incident.

10/10/2026

🆘 CALL OUT 🆘 #179
26/09/26 14.58pm
📟 Out Of Control Vessel/Person In the Water.
📍Alum Chine

Requested by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre to a individual who had been thrown from a vessel, that was now out of control close to the shore at the above location. With additional support requested by our OIC (Officer In Charge), from Southbourne Coastguard, Swanage Coastguard and the launch of RNLI Poole Lifeboat.
Once on scene the individual had been recovered from the water by RNLI Crew and the vessel had grounded itself. With no medical complications, the individual on the shore and the vessel now safe to any other persons, the individual was content to awaiting the rising tide and recover the vessel back to it's original launching point. With the JRCC content on HMCG assets actions, teams were thanked and then stood down returning to our respective stations.
RNLI Lifeguards were also in attendance at this incident.

10/10/2026

🆘 CALL OUT 🆘 #178
26/09/26 04.17am
📟 Casualty Care and Evacuation/Missing Person
📍 Hengistbury Head

Tasked by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre alongside Southbourne Coastguard to the above location to assist Dorset Police and South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. An individual with medical concerns had been reported as missing. On route to the scene an update was passed that the individual had been located and was receiving the appropriate care. We stood down and returned to our station with thanks.

10/10/2026

🆘 CALL OUT 🆘 #177
25/09/26 19.19pm

Requested by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre to attend an incident at Bournemouth Pier to assist Dorset Police and South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. Alongside Southbourne Coastguard the incident was resolved and we were then thanked and stood down, returning to our respective stations.

10/10/2026