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Coastguard teams from Hayling Island, Portsmouth and Selsey helped rescue three people stuck in the mud off Hayling Island last night (April 15)

Emergency service rush to aid of three people stuck in the mud

Coastguard rescues two people from the water in Portsmouth

A washed up boat was set alight on West Beach in Hayling Island with the coastguard warning to stay away with "toxic gasses" harmful to pets.

Washed up boat set alight as coastguard warns to avoid the area

A person was rescued after falling into the sea from a wall in Southsea. Coastguard personnel, paramedics, firefighters, lifeboat crews and an air ambulance were all deployed to the area near Clarence Pier.

Man falls from sea wall as coastguard and air ambulance deployed

A distressed man was seen exiting the water at Selsey beach near Chichester on December 1.

Distressed man seen exiting the water at a popular beach

RNLI rescue climber who fell 12m off a cliff

Dramatic footage shows RNLI rescue climber who fell 12m off a cliff

Coastguard being deployed to the seafront in Southsea near South Parade Pier.

Coastguard find nothing "untoward" in search for person in water

Coastguard being deployed to the seafront in Southsea near South Parade Pier.

Watch: Coastguard and rescue helicopter deployed to seafront

RNLI crews rescued four children who were stuck on paddle boards off the coast of Hayling Island. Pictured are lifeboat crews demonstrating their craft's manoeuvrability during the open day at Langstone Harbour on August 31. Picture: Mike Cooter (310824)

Stranded children stuck on paddle boards at sea saved

The Gosport Lifeboat Service (GAFIRS) has spent hours rescuing a man who found hismelf stuck in the mud.
He was successfully rescued and taken safely to shore.

Man stuck in mud near Frater Lake rescued by Gosport Lifeboat Station

Ambulance and fire crews are currently dealing with a situation in Eastney. Picture by Stu Vaizey.

Ongoing emergency service operation in Eastney

Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service were involved in the search. Picture: GAFIRS

Coastguards and lifeboat crews conduct mass search for missing child

The man got into difficulty in Bosham, Chichester Harbour, last night (July 4). Picture: Google Street View.

Coastguard deployed after man stuck in mud and vessel taking on water

A Dover to Calais Irish Ferries passenger vessel carrying almost 200 people was rescued after fire broke out.

Lifeboats launched after fire breaks out on passenger ferry in Channel

Man of War jellyfish on Southsea shore. Pic Julian Lloyd.

'Nasty' jellyfish-like creatures spotted on Southsea coast

Unexploded ordnance was discovered off Hill Head Harbour earlier today. Picture: Google Maps

Unexploded bomb is found by vessel in the Solent
A COASTGUARD crew found themselves dealing with an unexpected danger today, after ordnance was found in the Solent.
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GAFIRS crew tow a vessel to its mooring

WATCH: Lifeboat crew called out four times over the weekend

Woman airlifted to hospital after party at luxury hotel in The Solent

Gafirs and the Coastguard helicopter, from Lee-on-the-Solent, were called to rescue a woman, 81, who broke her arm at No Man's Land Fort, in the Solent, on March 4. Picture: Gafirs

Pensioner airlifted off Solent fort hotel after breaking arm

Picture: Shoreham Coastguard/Facebook

Deadly jellyfish-like creature reportedly spotted on Portsmouth beach

Men rescued from broken down speedboat near Hill Head

Coastguard helicopter

Lee-on-the-Solent helicopter search is suspended after one man is found dead and...

GAFIRS open day on Sunday

Gafirs 10th anniversary open day set to be jam-packed with activities

GAFIRS lifecrew carrying out their first rescue of the weekend on Saturday afternoon

Lifeboat crews complete double rescue off Solent coast

Gafirs helping search Stoke Lake in Gosport after a paddle board was found yesterday. Picture: Gafirs

Gafirs called to four incidents on Saturday

Coastguard GV

REGIONAL: Major search after beach cliff collapse
A search operation has been launched by firefighters and the coastguard after a large cliff fall although no-one has been reported missing.
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WATCH: Two rescued from stranded boat

UK Coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at Lee-on-the-Solent helped with the search overnight. Picture: Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

UPDATE: Coastguard believe Solent mayday call to be hoax

Rescue teams in action. Picture: Portsea Rescue

Lifeboat team called to help stricken speedboat in Southsea

The bilge pump on the 22ft yacht failed

WATCH: Portsmouth RNLI Lifeboat crews race to sinking yacht

The motor boat being towed to safety. Picture: GAFIRS

Baby in sinking motorboat alert

The new Bristow search and rescue (SAR) helicopter that was used today. Picture: Glynn Photographic

Search launched for missing kayaker in the Solent

Hayling RNLI crew involved in the rescue

Kitesurfer dies after getting into difficulties off Hayling Island

Firefighters have tackled a blaze that caught fire out in the English Channel

Fire breaks out on cargo ship off the Isle of Wight

Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (Gafirs) tow fishing boat to safety.

Fishing boat drifting in Solent towed to safety by Gafirs

Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue towed a broken down RIB to safety

Lifeboat helps broken down RIB in Portsmouth Harbour

Centre given new role

A fire broke out on a Wightlink car ferry yesterday.
Picture date Thursday 19th January, 2017. Picture by Christopher Ison. Contact +447544 044177 chris@christopherison.com PPP-170119-105506001

Reduced Wightlink service between Portsmouth and Fisbourne after ferry fire

Coastguard launch appeal after kayaking equipment found in the Solent

Coastguard searching for missing person out at sea

Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (Gafirs) helped tow a stricken boat safely back to Portsmouth

Solent boat blaze drama

Gafirs rescuing a stranded 40-foot yacht in the Solent on October 1, 2016 PPP-160210-091309001

Gafirs rescue 12 people in the Solent after 40-foot yacht loses its mast

Gosport independent lifeboat (Gafirs) tow a 26ft yacht to safety in Portsmouth Harbour on Saturday Picture: Gosport NCI

Weekend sees Gafirs crews sent out three times

Hamble Lifeboat jumps to the rescue after fire breaks out on yacht in Solent

Gafirs on the scene in Port Solent where people were reported in distress in thr water Picture: Gafirs

Woman rescued after falling in the water

Stricken horse rider saved from incoming tide

Rescuers grom Gafirs towed a broken down vessel away from a busy shipping lane in The Solent on Sunday evening

Gafirs tow broken vessel to safety

GAFIRS in Action

Gafirs called to help struggling teenagers

Man rescued from sea after boat drifts away

GAFIRS launched today

Gosport lifeboat comes to the rescue of stricken boat

Rescuers plucked two people out of the water in the Solent today
Picture: James Baggott

WATCH: Two plucked from the water in Solent rescue

Gafirs coxswain Brian Pack mans Gosport lifeboat while crew member Phil Butler assists the stricken vesse

Lifeboat rescues vessel stuck in harbour

Three boats are rescued by Gosport lifeboat in one afternoon

The Gafirs lifeboat on the slipway

WATCH: Trouble in the Solent as lifeboat crews are called out five times

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