During an exceptionally busy Sunday, Folkestone Rescue was called to assist with an injured adult male pulled from the sea near coastal defence rocks at Mermaid Beach.
Incident: Jellyfish & Weever Stings, 22nd July 2018
Over the course of an exceptionally busy Sunday, our crew treated around 25 to 30 children who had received compass jellyfish stings and a painful Weever fish sting.
Jellyfish Alert
There has been a recent increase in jellyfish around Folkestone’s coast, and we have had reports of numerous members of the public being stung.
Folkestone Trawler Race – Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th August 2018
The annual Folkestone Trawler Race will be held on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th of August.
Folkestone Sandcastle Competition – Sunday 22nd July 2018
The annual Folkestone Sandcastle Competition will be held on Sunday 22nd July at Sunny Sands beach.
Folkestone and Hythe RAF 100 Air Display – Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd July 2018
An air display featuring the Red Arrows and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will take place in Folkestone on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd of July 2018.
Folkestone Sea Sports Open Weekend – Saturday 5th to Monday 7th May 2018
Folkestone Sea Sports will be opening again on Saturday 5th of May 2018 with free taster sessions available over the weekend.
Incident: Unknown Mayday, 8th April 2018
Around 2.30pm today, an unknown person attempted to contact Dover Coastguard on a marine radio channel, calling “Mayday” without identifying themselves.
Theft of Rescue Boat Engine, 6th March 2018
The outboard engine for the Folkestone Safety Boat has been stolen.
Incident: ‘House’ Rescue, 2nd March 2018
Folkestone Rescue, with local assistance, were tasked with an unusual request to rescue a house.