Two anglers on a fishing trip in Scotland became trapped after rain made the rocks as slippery as ice. Faced with the danger of skidding off the rocks and plunging into the sea, they made the decision to call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Full story: i.mtr.cool/qjvflzlgug

Today marks 20 years since the devastating Boscastle flood which destroyed homes and businesses, washed away cars and felled trees, causing £2m worth of infrastructure damage. Thankfully no lives were lost that day. Full story: hmcoastguard.uk/news/devastati… #Boscastle #Flood

Planning a trip to the beach this weekend?  Check out the beach forecasts on our App, where you can also see the tide times, and choose the best time to go. #WeatherReady RNLI HM Coastguard

Mud can be extremely dangerous at the coast. Always look out for yellow warning signs and consider the risks before you walk along the beach.  Always bring a phone so you can call 999 and ask for the Coastguard if you get into trouble 📱  #CoastClever #Coastguard #WaterSafety

Offshore winds can be hazardous as they may prevent you from returning to shore safely. Our new radio filler depicts a woman who, along with her young daughter, encounters trouble in the water when an offshore wind blows them out to sea. #SearchAndRescue #SAR #Rescue

Red and white search and rescue helicopters are perhaps the most well-known and recognisable symbols of HM Coastguard. Today we are honouring all of the brave crew members who have dedicated their lives to saving the lives of others. #WorldHelicopterDay #Helicopter #SAR

Today is World Photography Day and we want to share this incredible image of an HM Coastguard helicopter conducting winching drills. This image was taken at approximately 2000ft by a photographer flying over the Solent. Credit: Andy Amor 📸 #WorldPhotographyDay #Photography

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APPEAL FOR INFORMATION Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) investigators are appealing for information from witnesses to a collision between a motorboat and a kayak near Milford Haven on 11 August 2024. Full story: gov.uk/government/new…

Arnside Coastguard Rescue Team are a crew of 12 who operate between the coasts of the South Lakes and the Lake District, including Windermere and Coniston. We caught up with Deputy Station Officer Alan Firth to learn about his time with the team: i.mtr.cool/uxqraayjoz

Tides can rapidly change and cut you off unexpectedly 🌊   Always check the tide times when you go to the coast and leave plenty of time to get to a safe place before the tide comes in.   In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. #CoastClever #Coastguard

Like the police, fire and ambulance, we’re an emergency service with the same 999 number. If you get into trouble at the coast over the bank holiday weekend, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard 📱9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣

Three sailors adrift on a yacht in the Irish Sea were found with the help of an emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) and personal locator beacon (PLB) that transmitted their location to rescuers. Full story: i.mtr.cool/qkjnnkeaza #Sailing #Coastguard

As part of the MCA's Radio Network Infrastructure Replacement Programme, an upgraded communications network will ensure HM Coastguard's effective emergency response continues across the UK. Find out more ⬇️ #Coastguard #SearchAndRescue #Technology gov.uk/government/new…

Offshore winds are winds that blow away from shore. They can be very dangerous as you can quickly get blown into deep water.    If you get into trouble, wave your arm in the air to signal for help or call 999 and ask for the Coastguard 🙋‍♀️ #CoastClever #Coastguard #WaterSafety

With more than 4 million visitors each Summer, Cornwall's Coastguard Rescue Teams in Falmouth and Newquay respond to a variety of incidents, from dangerous tidal cut offs to debris-related injuries & clifftop casualties.   Learn more ⬇️ i.mtr.cool/rdorisxgjv

This team once discovered a fully armed Victorian explosive on their stretch of coastline! We caught up with some of the volunteers at Southend-on-Sea Coastguard Rescue Team to hear about their experiences and memorable incidents on the Essex coast. i.mtr.cool/igxwkuhcfg

Did you know there are over 300 coastguard rescue teams around the UK coast, made up of 3,500 volunteers? In their roles as coastguard rescue officers, our local volunteers respond to many types of dangerous incidents, including cliff and mud rescues.

Remember to check tide tables before  you set out for your coastal walk. 15 people and 2 dogs were escorted off Robins Hood Bay beach, Yorkshire by Whitby, Scarborough and Ravenscar Coastguard Rescue Teams today after getting cut off near a headland. #999coastguard

Our shores are filled with history, but remnants from the past can still sometimes wash up on our shores today.  If you find something on the beach that’s an unusual size or shape, especially if it’s rusty, it could be unexploded ordnance. Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard!