Coastguard warning as 'number of incidents' occur

Coastguard said people should "be aware of the weather conditions"

Coastguards have warned people to stay vigilant when visiting the coast after rescuers had to respond to "a number of incidents" ahead of the weekend.

On Friday, Falmouth Coastguard said it tasked its Lands End and Penzance rescue teams to assist a woman with a broken leg, and Bude and Boscastle coastguard rescue teams to assist and locate a man who had fallen on his ankle.

They said staff also dealt with a capsized boat in Salcombe Harbour on Saturday morning.

Gill Rylance, from the service, said the message was "be aware of the weather conditions" and stay in touch with somebody.

'Keep an eye out'

She said: "We're already coordinating an incident in Salcombe Harbour. We took a report of a vessel of three persons, their boat had capsized and three persons were in the water.

"They have been recovered from the water by a harbour vessel and the inshore lifeboat with Salcombe and Kingsbridge coastguard rescue team are going to assist."

Ms Rylance said the public needed to be aware of the tides which were still "fairly high".

She said: "Have a fully charged form of communication with you.

"If you are going walking or rock-pooling, let somebody know where you're going and how long you're likely to be so they are aware of when you should be back.

"If you are going over the rocks, keep an eye out for a way to get out should you be caught out by the tide; but also, if you see anything you think is of concern, then dial 999 and ask for the coastguard."