Man rescued from quicksand on Welsh beach in tide race
A walker faced a nightmare scenario when he became trapped in quicksand on a Welsh beach, sparking a dramatic three-hour rescue operation against the incoming tide.
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French yachtsman rescued after Atlantic fishing rod plunge
A French sailor's terrifying ordeal in the Atlantic Ocean leads to a dramatic coastguard rescue after he jumped from his yacht to retrieve a lost fishing rod, sparking a major search operation.
Family rescued from quicksand in Morecambe Bay drama
Emergency services pull four family members from dangerous quicksand during dramatic Morecambe Bay rescue operation near Silverdale. Coastguard and fire crews respond to coastal emergency.
Woman rescued from quicksand in Morecambe Bay night op
Emergency services pull woman to safety after she becomes trapped in quicksand during evening walk along Morecambe Bay coastline in heart-stopping rescue mission.
Jet skier dies in sea off Brighton beach
Emergency services race to Brighton beach after jet skier gets into difficulty in the sea. Despite extensive rescue efforts, the individual tragically dies at the scene.
Urgent Search for Missing Boatie Off Mornington Peninsula
An urgent marine search is underway for a missing boatie who failed to return from a fishing trip off Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Multiple emergency services are scouring coastal waters amid growing concerns.
Cape Cod Family Rescued After Boat Fire
A Massachusetts family's fishing trip turned into a nightmare when their boat caught fire off Cape Cod, leaving them stranded in the Atlantic until a dramatic coastguard rescue.
Portland cliff rescue: Climber survives 100ft fall
Emergency services perform daring overnight rescue operation after climber falls from treacherous Dorset cliffs, highlighting the dangers of coastal climbing.
Coastguard helicopter joins major search at Saunton Sands
Emergency services launch major coastal search at popular Devon beach after concerns for person's safety, with police and coastguard teams scouring the area.
Chinese coastguard rams Philippine vessel in South China Sea
Shocking confrontation unfolds in disputed waters as Chinese coastguard vessels use aggressive tactics against Philippine boats in escalating territorial dispute over Second Thomas Shoal.
Search continues for teen missing in Bournemouth pier tragedy
Emergency services continue search for missing teenager Thomas Kwan after another swimmer dies in Bournemouth pier incident. Coastguard and police investigation underway.
Police target Sydney gang 'kill cars' in major operation
NSW Police reveal details of Operation Amarok Six, targeting high-performance vehicles allegedly used by Sydney's criminal networks for violent crimes and gang warfare.
Major Coastguard Search for Missing Man in North Wales
Emergency services are scouring the North Wales coast after a man's disappearance sparked a massive search operation involving multiple rescue teams.
Weymouth Beach Emergency: Major Multi-Service Response
Dorset's popular seaside resort plunged into chaos as multiple emergency services rushed to Weymouth Pavilion following a serious medical emergency on the beach.
Coastguard's daring cliff rescue saves dog from 300ft fall
In a heart-stopping rescue operation, HM Coastguard teams performed a miraculous cliffside mission to save a stranded dog clinging to a narrow ledge after falling 300 feet in Cornwall.
British tourist rescued after 12-hour jet ski ordeal
A British holidaymaker's dream vacation turned into a desperate fight for survival when he was swept out to sea on a jet ski and spent 12 harrowing hours clinging to buoys before a dramatic rescue.
Coastguard's dramatic yacht rescue in stormy seas
Exclusive footage reveals the heart-stopping moment UK Coastguard crews battled treacherous conditions in a desperate bid to save a lone sailor's life off the British coast.
Man survives 40 hours adrift in Mediterranean after shipwreck
A young Syrian man survives two days adrift in the Mediterranean, clinging to a plastic fuel canister, after a people-smuggling boat capsizes, claiming 11 lives. His harrowing story of hope and survival.
Two dead after migrant boat incident off Dorset coast
A major rescue operation unfolded off the Dorset coast after a small boat carrying migrants got into difficulty. Two people have died and a third is in a critical condition in a Bournemouth hospital.
German tourists rescued from incoming tide at Lyme Regis
A group of German tourists had to be dramatically rescued by HM Coastguard after being cut off by the rapidly incoming tide on the famous Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Shocking footage captures their scramble to safety.
Paddleboard Angels Rescue OAP After Yacht Capsizes in Solent
A dramatic rescue unfolded in the Solent as quick-thinking paddleboarders saved a 70-year-old sailor whose yacht capsized. The incredible story of bravery and being in the right place at the right time.
Elderly Sailor Rescued After 45-Hour Atlantic Ordeal
An 81-year-old yachtsman is recovering after a dramatic two-day rescue from his stricken vessel in the treacherous Bay of Biscay. The UK coastguard and Spanish authorities coordinated the complex long-range operation.
Kingfisher Rescued in Dramatic Scottish Highlands Operation
A heroic multi-agency rescue saves a distressed kingfisher found far from home on a Highland beach, in an unusual operation coordinated by HM Coastguard and the RSPCA.
RNLI Heroes Rescue Two After Boat Sinks in Firth of Clyde
A major rescue operation unfolded in the Firth of Clyde as RNLI lifeboat crews from Largs and Helensburgh saved two people after their vessel sank off the Ayrshire coast.
Five dead, including child, in Channel migrant boat tragedy
Five people, including a young child, have died after a small boat carrying over 100 migrants capsized in the English Channel. The UK Coastguard and French navy launched a major rescue operation in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
RNLI in major rescue after migrant boat capsizes off Kent
RNLI heroes from Dover and Dungeness brave treacherous conditions to save 50 lives after a migrant vessel founders in the freezing English Channel waters. One person remains missing in a major overnight operation.
Man dies after being rescued from River Thames in London
A man has tragically died after being pulled from the River Thames in a major emergency response near Tower Bridge. The incident prompted a large-scale operation involving multiple emergency services.
US sinks Venezuelan 'narco-sub' in major cocaine bust
In a major counter-narcotics operation, a US Coastguard team from the USS Margaret Chase Thatcher intercepted and scuttled a semi-submersible vessel smuggling over two tonnes of cocaine from Venezuela.
Hiker's miracle survival after 60ft Dorset cliff fall
A hiker cheats death after a terrifying 60-foot fall onto jagged rocks at Dorset's iconic Durdle Door. Emergency crews perform dramatic cliff rescue in heart-stopping operation.
70 Migrants Dead in English Channel Boat Tragedy
In one of the worst Channel disasters, a migrant boat bound for the UK capsizes, claiming dozens of lives. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation as the UK government faces renewed pressure over its small boats policy.
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