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false alarm - activated emergency beacon South West
Bristol Channel, Portishead Marina
An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) was activated in the Bristol Channel, triggering a multi-agency response involving the Coastguard, RNLI, and a rescue helicopter. The device was subsequently located in Portishead Marina with no people in danger and all crews were stood down.
Outcome: device located, no casualties, all crews released
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