HM Coastguard Bacton

August turned out to be a very busy month for the team, they were called out at least once a day, some days more.
It was a mix of beach and Broads incidents with broken legs, ankles, head injuries, swimmers in difficulties, an allergic reaction, missing persons and quite a lot of paddle boarders getting swept out to sea with offshore winds.
The team even managed to meet up with the Fire Service, Mundesley Lifeboat, Mundesley Coast Watch and RNLI Lifeguards for a sandhole exercise.
As the summer holidays come to an end life guarded beaches will have less patrols so please take care.
If you do come across danger on the coast or the Broads please call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

For those going to the beach this summer.

Reminder:

This is really simple. You can spot a rip current. Unfortunately, it's where it looks easiest and safest to enter the sea. This is because the rip current is looping around and pulling back OUT. Hence no waves rolling IN. NEVER ENTER THE SEA HERE. If you are already in the sea and get caught in a rip current (you'll know because you will suddenly be moved from your location and it will be impossible to swim against it) don't panic. Swim ACROSS, not against the rip current. For example, rather than trying to swim to shore while being pushed out, swim parallel to the beach and you will be able to get out. Then you can swim ashore. Please educate friends or family visiting the beaches this summer. Stay safe and go to lifeguarded beaches — but if you do see anyone in danger call 999 and ask for the Coastguard

As we wave goodbye to a wet July we look back at a month that had a mix of beach and broads incidents, these included vessels aground, objects in the water, missing people, head injuries, broken bones, person unconscious, plus others.
We also managed to keep up with our weekly training and attended a PR event.
As the school holidays are now upon us please stay safe but if you do need help on the beach or broads please call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
To Search
To Rescue
To Save

The sun is shining and some of the team are at Gold Park Mundesley for the annual Motor show, come and say hello and find out what we do around the coast and the broads.

This morning we had the honour of meeting HRH Prince William at the Royal Norfolk Show, Senior Coastal Operations Officer Christon iliffe and Station Officer Pete Revell represented HM Coastguard.

https://hmcoastguard.uk/dads-safety-appeal-after-son-trapped-under-collapsed-sand

Dad’s safety appeal after son trapped under collapsed sand A father has urged people to take care digging on the beach after his 14-year-old son became trapped when a pile of excavated sand collapsed on top of him.

Good morning, we have received calls this morning regarding an object washed up on the beach near Walcott, we hope to get it removed soon.
Do you know what it is?

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This week we are celebrating the dedication, hard work and selflessness of all our brave volunteers. The amazing courage displayed by our volunteers means we are able to help those in distress 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Thank you for everything 💙 #Volunteers #VolunteersWeek

As we start a new month we look back at a very busy May.
The Bacton team have been tasked with lots of different incidents on the coast and the broads, these include broken bones, missing people, people having convulsions and a cliff incident.
The team also managed to fit some training in with a Search Tec Leader course, CERCC course and Rope Rescue practice.
The Bacton team have welcomed two new members who have just completed their training and three others are in the final stages of training in preparation for the summer season.
As the weather hopefully gets better, please enjoy our beautiful beaches and the wonderful broads but if you do see danger or come across someone in need of help, please call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

To Search
To Rescue
To Save

It’s a Bank Holiday weekend approaching and the sun may just shine🤞

Whatever your plans, have a safe and wonderful weekend. If your heading onto the water or to the coast remember to:

🌊 Check tides and weather forecast
🚤 Ensure your boat/kayak/boards are in a safe condition, especially if it’s the first time out after the winter.
🏊‍♀️ Remember the water temperature is still cold, suit up and wear your life jacket
🥾 If your walking the coastal paths, plan ahead and remember recent high tides may have left debris and hazards
🗺 Plan ahead
📞 Charge your phone
📱 Download what3words help us locate you quicker

😊 Have a safe weekend

Our team remain on call 24/7 ready to respond!

🆘 In a coastal emergency, on the sea, at the beach, along coastal paths and the Broads ☎️ 999 and ask for the Coastguard

The new Emergency Alerts system will be tested nationally on Sunday, 23rd April at 3pm.

An Emergency Alert is a loud, siren-like sound with a message on your mobile phone screen.

The system will warn people when their lives are in danger.

To find out more, visit: gov.uk/alerts