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30/08/2026 inspecting rumours of a cliff fall St Albans coastguard team have today been out to the Chapman's pool area t...
30/08/2026

30/08/2026 inspecting rumours of a cliff fall

St Albans coastguard team have today been out to the Chapman's pool area to inspect the cliff fall reported on the page.
We can now report the correct location and give updated advice to coastal users in the area.
The fall affects the cliff overlooking Chapman's pool, known as Emmetts Hill on the OS map, and the W3W location of disarmed.helper.thumb. We ask that all persons using this section of the , between St Albans head and Chapman's pool, do so with care. There are no closures in place at this time.

🚨 Tasking 40 & 41📆 11/07/2026📍 Stair Hole, Lulworth - 09:51The team was tasked to assist Lulworth Coastguard Rescue Tea...
12/07/2026

🚨 Tasking 40 & 41

📆 11/07/2026

đź“Ť Stair Hole, Lulworth - 09:51

The team was tasked to assist Lulworth Coastguard Rescue Team following reports of a person stuck after climbing up Stair Hole.

While the team was making its way to the incident, further information confirmed that a passing kayaker had safely assisted the casualty back to the shoreline. With the person no longer in immediate danger, the team was stood down and returned to station.

A huge thank you to the kayaker for their assistance.

đź“ŤChapmans Pool - 14:38

Later in the day, the team was tasked to reports of a significant rockfall at Chapman’s Pool.

On arrival, the team assessed the area and provided safety advice to members of the public who were sitting beneath the still-active cliff face, before ensuring the area was left as safe as possible.

Rockfalls can happen without warning, particularly during periods of hot, dry weather. Please avoid sitting or lingering directly beneath cliffs, even if they appear stable.

Finally, a special thank you toHollyhock's Kitchen for once again keeping the team well supplied with some fantastic cake. Your continued support is always appreciated by the team! 🍰👏

If you see anyone in difficulty along the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

🚨 Tasking 39📆 09/07/2026📍 Durdle DoorThe team was tasked alongside Lulworth Coastguard Rescue Team and Kimmeridge Coast...
12/07/2026

🚨 Tasking 39

📆 09/07/2026

đź“Ť Durdle Door

The team was tasked alongside Lulworth Coastguard Rescue Team and Kimmeridge Coastguard to assist a person suffering from suspected heat exhaustion at the bottom of the steps at Durdle Door.

With the hot weather continuing, please take care if you’re heading to the coast. Heat exhaustion can develop quickly, especially after a long walk or climb. Common symptoms include dizziness, headache, excessive sweating, muscle cramps, weakness, nausea, and feeling faint.

Stay safe by carrying plenty of water, wearing appropriate clothing, taking regular breaks in the shade, and avoiding the hottest part of the day where possible.

🚨 Tasking 37 & 38📆 07/07/2026📍 Durdle DoorTeam Tasked alongside Kimmeridge Coastguard to assist South Western Ambulance...
08/07/2026

🚨 Tasking 37 & 38

📆 07/07/2026

đź“Ť Durdle Door

Team Tasked alongside Kimmeridge Coastguard to assist South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust With a person taken unwell on Durdle Door beach, the team were stood down Enroute as the casualty was already in the care of the ambulance staff

đź“ŤChapmans Pool

Team tasked to locate and assess some suspected ordinance on the beach at Chapmans Pool, once confirmed that that item was nothing of significance the team stood down and returned to station.

🚨 Tasking 36📆 25/06/26 - 16:03📍 Studland beachAnother busy period for the local teams continues, with the team being tas...
25/06/2026

🚨 Tasking 36

📆 25/06/26 - 16:03

đź“Ť Studland beach

Another busy period for the local teams continues, with the team being tasked for the third time in as many days.

This evening, the team was tasked alongside Purbeck Police Dorset Police Swanage Coastguard Swanage Lifeboat Station RNLI Poole Lifeboat Station South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 375 following reports of two persons missing, who had last been seen in the water over an hour earlier.

Coastguard Rescue Teams carried out a coordinated search of the coastline, covering the area from the Sandbanks Chain Ferry through to Old Harry Rocks.

Following nearly three hours of searching, the missing persons were located safe and well, bringing the incident to a successful conclusion.

🚨 Tasking 34📆 23/06/26 - 12:09📍 Chapmans PoolYesterday, the team was tasked to locate two overdue spear fishermen believ...
24/06/2026

🚨 Tasking 34

📆 23/06/26 - 12:09

đź“Ť Chapmans Pool

Yesterday, the team was tasked to locate two overdue spear fishermen believed to be somewhere between Chapman’s Pool and Kimmeridge.

After locating their vehicle above Chapman’s Pool, Coastguard Rescue Officers made their way down to the shoreline and quickly found the two individuals as they were packing away their equipment.

Following a brief welfare check to ensure both were safe and well, the team stood down and returned to station.

If you're heading out onto the coast, always remember to let someone know where you're going and what time you expect to return. If your plans change, make sure you update them.

In a coastal emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

🚨 Tasking 30📆 01/06/2026 – 14:28📍 Shipstal PointThis afternoon, the Team were tasked to assist an individual suffering f...
01/06/2026

🚨 Tasking 30

📆 01/06/2026 – 14:28

đź“Ť Shipstal Point

This afternoon, the Team were tasked to assist an individual suffering from hip pain following a fall while out walking.

The casualty was assessed by Coastguard Rescue Officers, with suspected injuries stabilised at the scene. They were then carefully transferred into our rigid rescue stretcher and carried to the nearest road access point, where the casualty was monitored until the arrival of the ambulance service.

Many thanks to RSPB Arne and Weymouth Wetlands and South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust for their assistance and support.

🚨 Tasking 29: The busy period for our Coastguard Rescue Officers continues with the team being paged at just after 10 O’...
28/05/2026

🚨 Tasking 29:

The busy period for our Coastguard Rescue Officers continues with the team being paged at just after 10 O’clock on Wednesday evening alongside Swanage Coastguard after Swanage Lifeboat Station had located a missing dog over the Cliff near Pevril Point, after a tricky cliff rescue with the help of Kimmeridge Coastguard Swanage Fire Station and Poole Fire Station Chester the dog was lowered to the beach and walked out uninjured, see more details below…

It’s been a busy Bank Holiday weekend for the team, responding to a number of incidents across the area alongside our ne...
26/05/2026

It’s been a busy Bank Holiday weekend for the team, responding to a number of incidents across the area alongside our neighbouring Coastguard Rescue Teams.

Over the weekend we were tasked to:

🚨Tasking 24 - A dog over the cliff in Swanage alongside Swanage CRT

🚨Tasking 25 - Tasked alongside Swanage CRT and Dorset police to an incident on the south side of Swanage

🚨Tasking 26 - A person suffering a medical episode at Ballard Point alongside Swanage CRT

🚨Tasking 27 - A missing person search near St Alban’s Head

🚨Tasking 28 - Reports of people cut off by the tide at Chapman’s Pool alongside Kimmeridge CRT

A huge thank you to all team members and partner agencies for their continued dedication and teamwork throughout a demanding weekend.

Swanage Coastguard
Kimmeridge Coastguard
Dorset Police
Poole Coastguard Rescue Team
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

If you’re visiting the coast, please stay safe, check tide times, keep dogs on leads near cliff edges, and call 999 and ask for the Coastguard in an emergency.

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