Cornwall rescue team helps evacuate Falmouth after bomb find

West Cornwall Search and Rescue Team took part in a multi-agency operation to evacuate homes and other premises in Falmouth, Cornwall, after an unexploded bomb was discovered in the port, the team said in a post on its website published on Wednesday 30 September 2026.

Devon and Cornwall Police contacted West Cornwall SRT to ask for support with the evacuation after the bomb was found in Falmouth's port, the team said.

The team worked alongside other emergency services, council teams and charities during the operation. It described the response as "a large, multi-agency response, working alongside emergency services, council teams and fellow charities to support the operation and the local community".

The team thanked residents of Falmouth for their "understanding, patience and cooperation throughout the evacuation". It also thanked Rapid Relief Team UK for providing food and refreshments to those working on the operation.

The post did not give a date for when the evacuation took place.

Falmouth

Falmouth is a town, civil parish and port on the River Fal on the south coast of Cornwall. (Wikipedia)

West Cornwall SRT

West Cornwall Search and Rescue Team is part of the PenSAR mountain rescue region and is listed by the British Cave Rescue Council. It recorded 24 call-outs in 2025, according to the Mountain Rescue England and Wales annual review. (Mountain Rescue England and Wales)

Staying safe

Anyone needing the help of a cave or mountain rescue team should dial 999 and ask for the police, then ask for cave rescue, according to the British Cave Rescue Council. (caverescue.org.uk)

Read West Cornwall SRT’s original post on its website.

Sources

1. Major Incident: Falmouth West Cornwall SRT