Polruan Coastguard called after drone falls onto woman’s leg

Published On: 24 June 2026Last Updated: 24 June 2026By CornishStuff

It started with a drone tangled in some overhead lights. It ended with a coastguard call-out and a woman needing hospital treatment for cuts to her lower leg.

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What happened

Falmouth Coastguard requested the Polruan team’s attendance at 6pm. A drone had become entangled in overhead lighting and was sent spiralling to the ground, striking a woman on the leg as it came down. She was left with several lacerations to her lower leg.

Help was already on scene

By the time the team arrived, two medical professionals were already with the casualty. All of her wounds had been dressed and she was being looked after and shielded from the afternoon heat.

Casualty assessment

The team carried out a casualty assessment and reviewed the dressing. They judged it safe for her to make her own way to hospital for definitive care.

The Polruan team thanked the members of the public who stopped to help, praising their compassion and care, and wished the casualty well.