The Latest Breaking News from HM Coastguard

Snorkeler suffers suspected shark attack off coast of Cornwall

Blue Shark Snorkel Trips, the company that organised the tour, said such incidents were ‘extremely rare’.

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Swimmer bitten by shark in first UK attack in 175 years says it was 'very scary'

Shark expert Wayne Comben, who has spent over 20 years shark fishing and has caught and released 'hundreds' of blue sharks, said he wasn't surprised by the incident in Cornwall

Daily Mirror · Aug 2, 2022

Shark sightings on the rise as two huge beasts spotted in shallow waters

Two huge sharks were spotted in ankle-deep water just days after a man was left with a shredded leg after being mauled in the shallows, sparking a stampede of swimmers desperate to get to dry land

Daily Mirror · Aug 2, 2022

Swimmer bitten and left with leg injury in horror shark attack off British coast

The snorkeler had to be rescued by coastguard officers off the coast of Penzance, Cornwall last Thursday after suffering a leg injury from a suspected shark bite

Daily Mirror · Aug 2, 2022

Dramatic footage shows moment climber with broken leg rescued from Arbroath cliffs

RNLI and coastguard crews scrambled to the scene on Sunday afternoon and had to hoist the victim away from large, crashing waves.

Daily Record · Jul 25, 2022

Charles likens Coastguard kit to drysuit worn by James Bond

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have been carrying out engagements in Torquay, Devon.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

Missing swimmer, Arriva picket line and empty shelves in supermarkets

The latest ECHO headlines at lunchtime on Wednesday, July 20

Liverpool Echo · Jul 20, 2022

Swimmer missing in River Mersey after hottest day on record

A coastguard helicopter and RNLI lifeboats have been searching for the person overnight

Liverpool Echo · Jul 20, 2022

Coastguard helicopter and lifeboats out in search for person in River Mersey

Police are also at the scene assisting the coastguard with the search

Liverpool Echo · Jul 20, 2022

Rescue needed after huge cargo ship gets stuck in the River Clyde

A LARGE cargo ship sailing on the River Clyde ran aground this morning ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2022