Call Outs
Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat rescues injured casualty from Ladram Bay
Date: 11.08.25 Time Paged: 12:38 Callout #: 12 Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was tasked to a casualty with a dislocated knee, at Ladram Bay, who required first aid and water extraction. When the crew arrived on scene, one crew member swam ashore to carry out an initial assessment. A second crew member then swam ashore with…
Read MoreShoreline search between Budleigh and Chiselbury Bay
Date: 29.07.25 Time Paged: 17:07 Callout #: 11 Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was tasked by Solent Coastguard to assist with a shoreline search between Budleigh Beach and Chiselbury Bay. The operation, coordinated alongside Beer and Exmouth Coastguard teams, was further supported by a Coastguard drone team from Torbay to enhance search capability over the coastal terrain.…
Read MoreIncident Report: concern for paddle boarder off Sidmouth
Date: 27.07.25 Time tasked: 21:15 Callout #: 10 Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was tasked by Solent Coastguard following a report from a member of the public on the promenade, who believed a paddle boarder appeared to be struggling to return to shore. The lifeboat crew transited to the launch site and quickly located the individual in…
Read MoreBudleigh Beach cliff fall
Date: 26.07.25 Time tasked: 15:50 Callout #: 9 Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was tasked by Solent Coastguard after a significant cliff collapse at Budleigh Beach. The crew’s primary objective was to search for anyone caught in the fall zone and to support Beer and Exmouth Coastguard teams already on scene. Upon arrival, lifeboat crew members discovered…
Read MoreMulti-agency rescue of two casualties stuck on rocks
Date: 20.07.25 Time tasked: 16:52 Callout #: 8 Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat were tasked by Solent Coastguard to assist two casualties stranded on rocks. Upon arrival, Sidmouth Lifeboat joined Beer Coastguard, who were already on scene attempting to get a rope across to the casualties to deliver blankets. Due to the rough sea conditions, reaching the…
Read MoreQuick resolution of kayak adrift off Branscombe
Date: 12.07.25 Time tasked: 13:55 Call out #: 7 Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was tasked following reports of an adult and child in an inflatable kayak drifting off Branscombe. Thankfully, the situation was quickly resolved, and the lifeboat was stood down shortly after launching. Boat crew: Jim Brewster (Helm), Tony Martin, Kyle Baker, Richard Burns Tractor:…
Read MoreSidmouth Lifeboat responds to reports of kayakers in difficulty
Date: 08.07.25 Time tasked: 17:26 Callout #: 6 Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat were tasked to reports of three kayakers in difficulty between Beer and Seaton. Our volunteer crew were on the water in a short time from being paged and made best speed towards location. Just before making it to Beer we were stood down as it…
Read MoreFalse call with good intent
Date: 22.06.25 Call-out #:5 Time tasked: 12:58 Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat were tasked to two swimmers off Branscombe beach reported to be in distress. After battling some tricky sea conditions the lifeboat arrived on scene in no time. Once on scene, our volunteer crew carried out multiple shoreline searches but nothing found. Sidmouth Lifeboat was therefore…
Read MoreLifeboat responds to shouts of help from kayakers
Date: 17.06.25 Call-out #: 4 Time tasked: 19:55 Whilst out on exercise, Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat were tasked to Haven Cliffs, just east of Seaton, following reports of shouts for help from two kayakers on the cliff face. The lifeboat crew were on scene in just 10 minutes and located the casualty. After reporting to Solent…
Read MoreSearch for missing person in Branscombe beach area
Date: 20.04.25 Time tasked: 01:54 Callout #: 2 Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat was tasked to assist Devon & Cornwall Police, Beer Coastguard Rescue Team, Exmouth Coastguard Rescue Team and Rescue 187 Helicopter from St Athan in a search for a missing person in the Branscombe beach area. The crew conducted a shoreline and creeping line search. The…
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