Aldeburgh Coastguard Rescue Team

CALL OUT: 03/08/18
The team were tasked at 1500hrs alongside Shingle St CRT and Lowestoft & Southwold CRT to search for a missing person.
Whilst the team made their way to scene, it was confirmed by Suffolk Police that the missing person had been found and all Coastguard assets could be stood down.
... To Search, to Rescue, to Save.
For coastal, cliff and mud emergencies dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
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CALL OUT: 30/07/18
The team were tasked at 12.50hrs alongside Shingle St CRT to the River Alde were a dingy with 2 POB had capsized. The dingy was quickly located with the two casualties ashore. Aldeburgh ILB pumped the dingy out and towed it to a safe haven. The casualties were taken to their home port by the Aldeburgh Coastguard Team.
... Shingle St CRT were then further tasked to another incident South at Bawdsey.
To Search, to Rescue, to Save.
For coastal, cliff and mud emergencies dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
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CALL OUT: 26/07/18
The team were tasked at 13:30hrs alongside Shingle St CRT to Aldeburgh Beach. Reports of two swimmers in difficulty and struggling with tide, approx 300 yards off the beach. Upon arrival swimmers had safely recovered to beach.... A welfare check and safety advice given before teams returning to Stations.
To Search, to Rescue, to Save.
For coastal, cliff and mud emergencies dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
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CALL OUT: 25/07/18
The team were tasked at 14:30hrs to assist East of England Ambulance Service between Sizewell gap and the Power Station. A male had been recovered from the water by a member of the public and transferred to Hospital. No further info available.
... To Search, to Rescue, to Save.
For coastal, cliff and mud emergencies dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
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CALL OUT: 22/07/18
The team were tasked at 16:00hrs alongside Shingle Street CRT to a Rib that had taken on water. After a team search in the area given by the informant the casualty vessel could not be located. The casualty vessel then fired a distress smoke and the vessel was soon spotted by CG Teams and Aldeburgh lifeboat nearly two miles away from the given position. The Aldeburgh lifeboat put a water pump onboard the vessel which was then able to return safely to home p...ort. A great outcome and many thanks to Orford Harbour Master and the National Trust for their help today.
To Search, to Rescue, to Save.
For coastal, cliff and mud emergencies dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
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CALL OUT: 17/07/18
The team were tasked at 12:07hrs alongside Shingle St CRT to locate and check the welfare of a kayaker offshore near Sizewell Power Station. After further investigation the Kayaker was found safe and well offshore at Orfordness.
... To Search, to Rescue, to Save.
For coastal, cliff and mud emergencies dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
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CALL OUT: 15/07/18
The team were tasked at 21:30hrs alongside Shingle Street CRT to a vessel aground on the River Ore. Aldeburgh ILB successfully freed the vessel and escorted it to a safe Anchorage.
... To Search, to Rescue, to Save.
For coastal, cliff and mud emergencies dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
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Have you ever wondered what we do at the Maritime & Coastguard Agency? Here's a little taster.

CALL OUT: 12/07/18
The team were tasked at 20:14hrs alongside Lowestoft CRT to Southwold Harbour.
A 40ft Yacht with a fouled prop inbound for the Harbour, safely under tow with Southwold Lifeboat. ... After a welfare check of the crew, some safety advice was offered and the correct procedure to call for assistance in this type of situation was explained.
To Search, to Rescue, to Save.
For coastal, cliff and mud emergencies dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
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Today CRO Lynda Viccars from HM Coastguard and Operational Manager Charlie Walker from Aldeburgh Lifeboat visited Aldeburgh primary School to offer Sea Safety advice ahead of the school holidays.

CALL OUT: 10/07/18
The team were tasked at 1800hrs alongside Lowestoft CRT to get a visual on a yacht reported by a member of the public who thought it appeared in difficulty. Upon investigation no further action was required.
... To Search, to Rescue, to Save.
For coastal, cliff and mud emergencies dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
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CALL OUT: 09/07/18
The team were tasked at 22.00hrs alongside Shingle Street CRT to assist Suffolk Police in a Search for a vulnerable person. Teams stood down on route as casualty found safe.
... To Search, to Rescue, to Save.
For coastal, cliff and mud emergencies dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
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Had to share this, jumping from piers, cliffs, rocks or any other structures into the sea is extremely dangerous - we want you to have fun in the sun but stay safe and well. Please be kind when friendly advice is offered. We are only trying to help 👍