Coastguard thanks public for help in two rescues

Looe Coastguard has thanked members of the public who came to the aid of people in difficulty at two separate call-outs.

The team said it initiated a rope rescue at Lansallos Beach at about 15:50 BST on Monday alongside Polruan and St Austell Coastguard.

It said staff were aided in "further extractions" by a coastguard rescue helicopter, but thanked members of the public who were first on scene and "initiated treatment" to the casualty.

Looe Coastguard said it also treated a person in suspected cardiac arrest on Saturday at Looe Beach.

Staff said: "Members of the public had already pulled the casualty from the water and began CPR when the team arrived to assist.

"Treatment was continued until South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust arrived.

"The casualty was handed over and transported to hospital.

"Looe Coastguard would like to extend our thanks to members of the public for their initial intervention in this incident."

Coastguards reminded people to dial 999 and ask for the coastguard in the event of an emergency at the coast, at sea, on the coast path or at a tidal river.

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