NCI watchkeepers were contacted by a member of the public reporting a buoy adrift in the estuary.

NCI confirmed the buoy on CCTV

Reported to the Harbour Master.

NCI were asked by HMCG for visual on a person reported having difficulty in water

Following check on the optics and on CCTV, watch keepers confirmed no sighting.

The ILB was launched and located the casualty near the marina The ILB returned with casualty to safety.

The casualty received medical attention.

A member of public reported seeing ‘objects’ in the sea off straight point, the ILB was launched to check. CRT (On exercise) confirmed they were crab pots.

The CRT also raised concern about a windsurfer off Maer Rocks, the lifeguards had seen him launch, The boat house made contact and relayed all the above information. The coastguard stood d

NCI contacted HMCG to confirm all the comms had been heard.

The volunteer team at Exmouth RNLI thanked Exmouth lifeguards and NCI Exmouth for their support throughout the shout. Another excellent example of successful multi-agency working.

On this occasion, the members of the public did exactly the right thing by calling 999 and asking for the coastguard. RNLI Exmouth are ready to respond.

NCI were contacted and asked by HMCG for visual on sailing boat Christina reporting possible engine problems,

NCI Confirmed sighting via CCTV and optics and then observed Christina making her way back to the Marina.

NCI monitored to ensure she got back safely

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The NCI offered assistance to HMCG after comms requesting two local lifeboats in search for missing person, Rescue helicopter also involved.

A Multi agency search involving both Exmouth lifeboats and Sidmouth lifeboat, 2 Coastguard helicopters, Senior Coastguard Officer, Police and Police Drone team, Beer, Exmouth and Paignton Coastguard teams.

NCI used CCTV on the potential search area.

The NCI were contacted by Police with request for recent CCTV footage from start of incident at 02.45.

NCI confirmed to Police and HMCG that no sightings through the previous night/morning on nearest camera footage

While conducting the search, emergency services discovered two people who were stranded on the cliffs at West Down Beacon and winched them to safety.

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HMCG reported a group of 4 adults, 3 children and 5 dogs on sand bank in estuary on incoming tide. NCI confirmed visual on potential casualties via CCTV

HMCG requested continue monitoring situation and report back if assistance required.

2 casualties waded waist deep to shore. Rest of group crossed to shore.2 children returned to collect dog still stranded.

NCI Contacted RNLI Lifeguards to report jet-ski drifting in channel. The Lifeguards launched jet-ski to investigate.

Jet Ski engine failure confirmed and tow requested. NCI Confirmed visual to HMCG and ILB tasked.

Two casualties rescued and jet-ski taken in tow

HMCG reported that a dinghy had capsized in the river. Confirmed visual on CCTV.

ILB was tasked but RIB already assisting and boat now upright.

Casualty was rescued to shoreline.

Telephone call received from HMCG Falmouth following a 999 call from a member of public of yacht sinking in the estuary.

NCI Located yacht listing to starboard on CCTV with no visible persons on board.

Nearby café were not responding to phone and surrounding shipping not reacting to the yacht, reported back to HMCG, no further action needed.

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Our watchkeepers took a call from HMCG following advice from member kof public that a kitesurfer had been separated from kite.

The watchkeepers were able to confirm that they were already under observation walking on sandbank and in no danger.

Requested by HMCG to continue monitoring.

Further update requested from HMCG as casualty seen walking some distance from kite.

Kitesurfer then launched from sandbank and returned to beach safety.