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UK Coastguard
Coverage of UK Coastguard in the Nexus archive.
- Teenager rescues two men who fell from inflatable toy boat off Isle of Skye
A 15-year-old boy named Archie Law rescued two men who fell from an inflatable toy boat off the Isle of Skye by sailing his own boat to the scene before the RNLI lifeboat crew arrived. The incident occurred off Broadford Bay after the UK coastguard reported two men in distress in the water.
- Moment stranded pet Labrador is saved after plunging 60ft off a cliff into the sea in daring rescue mission
A pet Labrador was rescued after falling 60ft off a cliff into the sea in a daring mission. The dog was stranded and required immediate rescue. The successful rescue effort saved the dog's life.
- Paramedic tells inquest 999 crews 'winged it' as they tried to save mother stuck headfirst in sea defence rocks from drowning
A paramedic testified that 999 crews did their best to save a mother stuck in sea defence rocks from drowning. The mother was stuck headfirst and the crews tried to rescue her. The incident is being investigated.