Couple and their dog safe after being washed off breakwater at Mullion Cove, Cornwall
HM
Coastguard received multiple 999 calls at 4:50 this evening (26 October) from
members of the public who saw a woman and her dog being washed off the
breakwater and into the sea, after being hit by a large wave at Mullion Cove. Her
partner entered the water to help and all were able to get themselves quickly
out of the water. Mullion Coastguard Rescue Team was sent along with the
ambulance service. The couple have been taken to hospital to be checked
over.
Phil
Norman, Duty Controller for HM Coastguard said: ‘The couple were extremely
lucky, it could have ended very differently for them.
‘This
weekend we’re experiencing high winds which is making wave patterns even more
unpredictable than usual. This incident shows just how easily you can be caught
out by large waves.
‘I
really would urge people to stay well away from breaking waves, there is no
doubt that they make dramatic scenes but it just takes one unpredictable wave
and you may not make it home to your loved ones. Please stay safe, stay back
and stay dry but remember if you do see someone in trouble at sea or along the
coast call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.’