stranded jet ski South West

Hen and Chickens rocks, Beachley

Saturday, 25 July 2026

A jet ski drifted onto Hen and Chickens rocks near Beachley on Saturday 25 July due to engine failure. The rider was safely assisted to shore by SARA lifeboat and Coastguard crews, and the jet ski was recovered by tow once the tide had risen sufficiently.

Outcome: rider safely assisted to shore; jet ski recovered by lifeboat tow

Responding team

Severn Area Rescue Association — team website ↗

Sources

Stranded jet ski recovered overnight after immediate rescue proved impossible news · southwalesargus.co.uk
Stranded jet ski recovered overnight after immediate rescue proved impossible news · freepressseries.co.uk

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