Redcar Coastguard Rescue Team

The warning comes as the UK faces rare extreme-heat alerts, with temperatures forecast to reach the high 30s °C in some areas.

Do not underestimate cold water. Even when air temperatures are exceptionally high, the sea remain dangerously cold. Sudden immersion can cause cold-water shock, leading to involuntary gasping, panic, and drowning.

In a coastal emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads serving with His Majesty’s Coastguard. Thank you for your dedication, courage, and the sacrifices you make to keep others safe. Wishing you a well-deserved day with your families and loved ones.

Redcar Coastguard team has responded to 56 call outs within the first 5 months of 2026.

We work very hard on a weekly basis to keep our competency skills at the highest level to be able to respond to any coastal emergency at any time, day or night, 365 days a year.

We focus very hard on quality casualty care, search, water and rope rescue skills.

Big thank you to our committed team of volunteers, flanking teams and other emergency services for the support in making our amazing coast line safe for all of us to enjoy.

In case of a coastal emergency please call 999 and ask for Coastguard.