Looe Coastguard

25/05/2026

Inflatables are great for the pool, but they’re not safe for the sea.

Even in light winds, they can quickly drift you out to sea and put you in danger.

If you’re heading to the beach this bank holiday, leave inflatables at home and save them for the pool instead.

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

24/05/2026

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Mud can trap you faster than you think.

If you get stuck or get into trouble along the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

24/05/2026

23/05/2026

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.

08/05/2026

📟CALLOUT📟

TIME: 16:22
DATE: 07.05.26
LOCATION: Hannafore Beach

TASKING: The team were called out to reports of a dog acting distressed and panicky with no owner in sight. With concerns that the owner might have got into trouble and require assistance, a member of the public called the Coastguard.

7 CROs from the Looe Team attended with the intention of commencing a search. However the dog, subsequently followed by the owner, were located before the need for any search was required and the team were stood down.

🚨📞In the event of an emergency at the coast, at sea or tidal river, or on the coastpath, dial 999 and ask for Coastguard🚨📞

30/04/2026

🗒Training🗒
We've been concentrating on our rope training for the past few weeks. As a Rope Team it's important to get our new colleaues confident and working together effectively as soon as we can and everyone's been absolutely outstanding!

14/04/2026

It's not all ropes and helicopters!
Today the Looe Team were called out to a 'dolphin' stranding.

This was in fact a 2.25m (7ft) Tuna. Far too large to move. Sad to see, but great to know the species is thriving in the area. BDMLR also attended the incident.

02/04/2026

It was a very busy day for the Looe Team yesterday, with two callouts. The first on Looe Beach, followed by a call to the coastpath near Maker. Once cleared by Falmouth it was back out to Maker for a joint training exercise with Tamar Coastguard Rescue Team. Great teamwork as always.

🚨📞In the event of an emergency on the coast, at sea or tidal river, or on the coastpath, call 999 and ask for Coastguard 🚨📞

22/03/2026

📟CALLOUT📟
TIME: 17:21
DATE: 20.03.26
LOCATION: Cliffs below Whitsand Bay Golf Club

TASKING: Locate and assist male with dog who'd been cut off and had attempted to climb to safety but had found it impassable.

Both Tamar Coastguard Rescue Team and Looe Coastguard responded and were assisted by Plymouth Coastguard Rescue Team. A technical rope rescue was deemed to be impossible due to the terrain and the assistance of Coastguard Helicopter 'Rescue924' was required.
Both were winched to safety. A great team effort from all concerned.

🚨📞In the event of an emergency on the coast, at sea or tidal river, or on the coastpath, dial 999 and ask for Coastguard🚨📞

16/03/2026

Introducing two of the new members of Looe Coastguard, Alex and Georgia. We're so looking forward to having you both on the team 😊