HM Coastguard is in the news after multiple sea rescues and tragedies, including Withernsea and Devon drownings. They coordinate UK maritime rescue efforts.
Two men went missing during a Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton amid stormy weather and cold water conditions. Emergency services responded, but the search was called off. Authorities warn against coastal swimming during adverse weather, emphasizing safety precautions for winter swimmers.
A 51-year-old man from Kettering died after getting into difficulty while swimming west of Brighton Pier on New Year's Day. His death follows a Christmas Day incident in Devon where two men, including a friend of singer Kate Bush, went missing during a stormy sea swim. Emergency services responded to multiple calls, highlighting ongoing risks of cold water and rough conditions during winter.