COASTGUARDS RESPOND TO MULTIPLE INCIDENTS


Portland Coastguard has responded to a number of flood warnings and alerts today, working with Dorset Police and Dorset Fire and Rescue service. 

The Weymouth Sector Manager, Coastguard Rescue teams from West Bay, Poole and Wyke and the Coastguard Rescue helicopter from Portland were sent out on multiple incidents throughout the last 24 hours, all coordinated by Portland Coastguard.  Having rescued two people stranded on top of their car which was under water as the River Brid broke its banks and a gentleman stranded in his wheelchair in water at Burton Bradstock, to name a few.

Maddy Davey, Watch Manager, Portland Coastguard, says:

“We have responded to a significantly high number of incidents today;  yachts in danger of breaking their moorings; crew have become seasick and most alarmingly a kayaker was separated from his kayak and then swept through the sluice gate into the harbour, he was extremely lucky to have survived the ordeal unharmed.

With the Met Office giving clear advice on the current weather conditions we urge the public to check the weather in their area and if at risk not to make any unnecessary journeys.”

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