Rescue

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 tragedy devon cousins beach waves inquest rescue misadventure drugs incident

A devastating incident occurred at Oddicombe Beach in Torquay, Devon, as two 24-year-old cousins, Jordan O’Rourke and Luke Keyte-Rigby, were swept off rocks by enormous waves. Despite efforts to save them, … Read More

Sunday, April 20, 2025 badger cubs rescue orphaned care wildlife somerset road death recovery

Three orphaned badger cubs are recuperating at a Somerset wildlife center after being discovered wandering alone beside a road, days after their mother was killed by a vehicle. The young animals, estimated to be just eight to … Read More

Friday, April 18, 2025 pandemic puppies abandoned rescue centre crisis somerset dogs covid-19 donations

The surge in demand for pets during the COVID-19 lockdown led to the acquisition of over 3.2 million dogs in the UK, and now rescue centers are feeling the strain of abandoned “pandemic puppies.” St Giles Animal … Read More

Monday, April 14, 2025 rnli lifeguards somerset beach sea training rescue community safety recruitment

RNLI is seeking passionate individuals to join as lifeguards for the upcoming peak season on the beaches at Burnham-on-Sea and Brean in Somerset. In 2024, RNLI lifeguards in the south west responded to 6,892 incidents, aided … Read More

Sunday, March 30, 2025 collision rescue trowbridge firefighters overturned vehicle emergency wiltshire paramedics injuries

A motorist was rescued from an overturned car after a collision in Trowbridge on Sunday, March 30. The incident occurred on Frome Road, just across the Somerset border into Wiltshire, around 11 am and involved two cars. The … Read More

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 somerset rain flooding rescue weather warnings roads properties met office showers

Somerset has been inundated by heavy rain, causing widespread flooding across the region. With consecutive days of downpours, residents have been prompted to take precautions against the rising water levels that have affected … Read More