# Maritime rescue operations in France

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maritime-rescue-operations-in-france
> Updated: 2026-09-27T17:32:52.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

During the weekend of September 26-27, 2026, emergency services in France conducted several maritime rescues across Normandy and Pas-de-Calais.

In Normandy, rescuers assisted three pleasure boats, including a sailboat with rudder damage, a vessel stuck in rocks near Chausey, and a boat that ran out of fuel near Dives-sur-Mer. Sixteen people were rescued safely without injury.

In Pas-de-Calais, high spring tides resulted in the rescue of seven people and two animals who became trapped at beaches in Berck-sur-Mer, Sainte-Cécile, and Authie Bay. Authorities have issued warnings for continued vigilance through September 30.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: France maritime rescues: 23 people saved in Normandy and Pas-de-Calais

French maritime rescuers saved 23 people and several animals across Normandy and Pas-de-Calais following boat breakdowns and dangerous spring tides over the weekend.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-maritime-rescues-23-people-saved-in-normandy-and-pas-de-calais

### 2026-09-27: Rescue operations reported in France involving fishers and animals

Two fishers were rescued from dangerous rocks off Île d'Yeu, France, while an animal rescue association in Vendée saved 90 neglected dogs and cats.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rescue-operations-reported-in-france-involving-fishers-and-animals

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