SEARCH FOR MAN WHO HAD LOST HIS WAY

Swansea Coastguard received a call at from a man on his mobile phone, he had found himself lost and in need of help. He was able to offer limited information with respect to helping to identify his location except for open water and marshlands.

Coastguard Rescue Officers from Burnham on Sea were sent to carryout a search and the RNLI Weston-Super-Mare inshore lifeboat was requested to launch.

David Jones, Watch Manager, Swansea Coastguard, says:

“With the light fading fast we kept the man talking on the line for 25 minutes, we were able to question him on his location and his surroundings. 

The Coastguard Rescue Officers were able to locate him at approximately ; they were looking down on him from the cliff edge at Brean Down, so they let of a white flare which illuminated the area allowing the lifeboat to locate him by the water.  A member of the lifeboat crew disembarked and walked the man up the cliff to the Coastguard Rescue Officers who were able to ensure the man was safe and well.

The Coastguard would like to remind the public as this man did when you get into difficulty on the coast call ‘999’ and ask for the Coastguard. You can do this even if you have no credit on your phone or if the phone is locked. Tell the Coastguard what the problem is and where you are. You may need to stay on the line to direct them to the scene. 

Always remember to tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return, informing them of any changes.”


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