0:00:05 > 0:00:07Coming up...
0:00:07 > 0:00:09on Hero Squad...
0:00:10 > 0:00:12Six wannnabe heroes...
0:00:16 > 0:00:18facing the worst nature can throw at them.
0:00:21 > 0:00:24There's a new emergency crew in town.
0:00:27 > 0:00:30I'm Rav Wilding and this is Hero Squad!
0:00:33 > 0:00:34Six ordinary school kids.
0:00:36 > 0:00:38Their mission...
0:00:38 > 0:00:40to learn how to save lives.
0:00:43 > 0:00:47But do they have what it takes to become real-life heroes?
0:00:53 > 0:00:56In just two days, these six young cadets
0:00:56 > 0:01:00must transform themselves into a Coastguard rescue team,
0:01:00 > 0:01:02for an extraordinary Hero Squad challenge.
0:01:04 > 0:01:07A man is trapped up to his waist in mud, and he needs
0:01:07 > 0:01:10the Hero Squad to get him out before he collapses with cold.
0:01:10 > 0:01:14It's physically the toughest rescue they've ever had to face...
0:01:14 > 0:01:16Stop!
0:01:16 > 0:01:20..and something no 12-year-olds have ever done before.
0:01:22 > 0:01:26Could this be the one that gets the cadets well and truly stuck?
0:01:31 > 0:01:35The cadets are in the seaside town of Exmouth in East Devon.
0:01:35 > 0:01:40With its two miles of sandy beaches, it's a hot spot for holidaymakers.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43But further round the coast, the sand turns to mud.
0:01:43 > 0:01:46Deep and treacherous mud...
0:01:46 > 0:01:49where the River Exe meets the sea.
0:01:49 > 0:01:51If someone gets trapped,
0:01:51 > 0:01:54it's these people who get them out.
0:01:56 > 0:01:59..Coastguard 106, possible male in the water...
0:01:59 > 0:02:04Her Majesty's Coastguard. One of the UK's four emergency services.
0:02:06 > 0:02:09It co-ordinates rescues around the sea and coastline of the UK -
0:02:11 > 0:02:14an area covering more than a million miles.
0:02:16 > 0:02:19And its volunteer rescue teams are always on standby to deal
0:02:19 > 0:02:21with the toughest emergencies.
0:02:24 > 0:02:27And the cadets are about to come face to face with
0:02:27 > 0:02:29one of the toughest coastguards of them all.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36He's spent 21 years with Her Majesty Coastguard
0:02:36 > 0:02:40and is in charge of five emergency rescue teams.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45I'm not a man who tolerates poor standards.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49He's also served in the Royal Marines.
0:02:49 > 0:02:51NOT a man to be messed with.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57- CADETS: Hello. - OK, my name's Pete Pritchard.
0:02:57 > 0:03:01I'm from her Majesty's Coastguard. Today, I'm going to be your mentor.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05'Pete intends to take a firm grip of the cadets.'
0:03:06 > 0:03:09'A VERY firm grip!' What's the matter, guys?!
0:03:09 > 0:03:11Oh, a click in my knuckles!
0:03:11 > 0:03:15I can't feel like, all this bit of my hand. It's numb.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19He just kind of eats your hand.
0:03:19 > 0:03:22They were left in no doubt that I wasn't a man to be messed with.
0:03:26 > 0:03:29Time to get stuck in to training.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32As their mentor, Pete will choose one cadet to lead
0:03:32 > 0:03:34the others into a Hero Squad rescue tomorrow.
0:03:34 > 0:03:38- Go on then, off you go.- They each have to try to impress him.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41SHOUTING
0:03:43 > 0:03:47He's sending them onto the mud without ANY safety equipment,
0:03:47 > 0:03:51so they know how it feels to get trapped in this treacherous mud.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58SHOUTING
0:03:58 > 0:04:01What they're doing is extremely dangerous.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03Estuary mud moves and changes with the tide,
0:04:03 > 0:04:06so you never know how deep it is.
0:04:11 > 0:04:13Pete's only allowing it
0:04:13 > 0:04:16because his specialist rescue team are on standby to get them out.
0:04:20 > 0:04:22I think he's regretting this.
0:04:22 > 0:04:26I think I need more pairs of socks!
0:04:26 > 0:04:30RANDOM SHOUTS
0:04:30 > 0:04:33Chaos. Chaos on the mud flats!
0:04:35 > 0:04:37The mud actually goes up to your knees.
0:04:37 > 0:04:40It actually is disgusting and it smells horrible.
0:04:42 > 0:04:46Oh! Look horrid, feel horrid...
0:04:46 > 0:04:49everything's horrid about it.
0:04:49 > 0:04:51Time to call for backup.
0:04:51 > 0:04:52The rescue team's going out.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59Pete's got a tough job on his hands.
0:04:59 > 0:05:02Somehow he's got to choose a Squad Leader out of this
0:05:02 > 0:05:04mud-splattered lot!
0:05:04 > 0:05:06They're caked in the stuff!
0:05:06 > 0:05:09The mud has gone all over my boxers.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11I'm not kidding.
0:05:11 > 0:05:13The cadets might find it funny,
0:05:13 > 0:05:16but getting stuck in the mud is a serious matter.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19And Pete's taking it VERY seriously indeed.
0:05:19 > 0:05:21There's a time to have some fun...
0:05:21 > 0:05:26but time to apply yourself, and it's got to be treated seriously.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28Are we clear on that?
0:05:30 > 0:05:32The cadets won't set foot on the mud again until
0:05:32 > 0:05:34they know what they're doing.
0:05:34 > 0:05:36So after a clean up, it's off to boot camp.
0:05:41 > 0:05:44To transform themselves into a mud rescue team, the cadets will
0:05:44 > 0:05:47train with Pete's army of volunteer coastguard officers.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53They must be ready at a moment's notice to rig ropes and mud sleds,
0:05:53 > 0:05:57so they can get out to a casualty, and get them back.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00A speedy response makes all the difference.
0:06:00 > 0:06:04Right. Can you see how sticky that mud is?
0:06:04 > 0:06:07Can you imagine if you'd been out there for an hour
0:06:07 > 0:06:10and that squeezing against your leg.
0:06:10 > 0:06:14It cuts off the circulation to the lower legs.
0:06:14 > 0:06:19The other real issue with mud casualties is hypothermia.
0:06:19 > 0:06:22So, we take a blanket.
0:06:22 > 0:06:24So we can wrap them in a blanket, get them
0:06:24 > 0:06:28laid down and get them to medical help as soon as possible.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31In less than 24 hours' time
0:06:31 > 0:06:35the cadets will face EXACTLY this scenario.
0:06:35 > 0:06:38A Hero Squad casualty who's been trapped for so long,
0:06:38 > 0:06:40he's at risk from hypothermia.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43That's when the body's core temperature
0:06:43 > 0:06:46drops below the safe level of 35 degrees Celsius.
0:06:46 > 0:06:48Help!
0:06:56 > 0:07:00A mud rescue team has to get to the casualty as soon as possible,
0:07:00 > 0:07:02dragging sleds full of rescue equipment.
0:07:02 > 0:07:05OK, so we're going to set up a double tow...
0:07:05 > 0:07:08This is the job of the mud technicians, or mud techs.
0:07:08 > 0:07:10Connect it to the bridle...
0:07:10 > 0:07:12Physically, it's the most demanding
0:07:12 > 0:07:14role in the Coastguard Rescue Service.
0:07:14 > 0:07:16Just now try towing that together.
0:07:18 > 0:07:20OK, and stop there!
0:07:20 > 0:07:23We look like dogs on a lead!
0:07:23 > 0:07:27There's no way anyone would have the strength to drag the casualty
0:07:27 > 0:07:29and the equipment back to shore.
0:07:29 > 0:07:32So the cadets need a winch to help them.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35But first they'll have to attach the sleds together
0:07:35 > 0:07:37so they can be towed back.
0:07:37 > 0:07:39Tying a simple knot should do it.
0:07:39 > 0:07:42I'm going to show you how to tie an Alpine Butterfly Knot.
0:07:42 > 0:07:44A what?!
0:07:44 > 0:07:47I'll take one turn, two turns,
0:07:47 > 0:07:51pull it through come round the back.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55There. Alpine Butterfly Knot.
0:07:55 > 0:07:57Now what could be simpler?!
0:07:57 > 0:07:58Ready, Cadets?
0:07:58 > 0:08:01OK. Now take one turn...
0:08:01 > 0:08:03two turns...
0:08:03 > 0:08:05round...
0:08:05 > 0:08:07in from the front... Hang on...round there.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11The Alpine Butterfly Knot is a tricky knot to master.
0:08:11 > 0:08:14But it will be crucial in tomorrow's challenge,
0:08:14 > 0:08:17when the cadets will be covered in mud, and under pressure.
0:08:17 > 0:08:19Put your thumb in.
0:08:19 > 0:08:23Kiera and Alex seem to have got the hang of it.
0:08:23 > 0:08:25Let's have a quick look. Absolutely perfect.
0:08:27 > 0:08:31Let's hope they can do it under pressure in tomorrow's rescue...
0:08:31 > 0:08:32because without it,
0:08:32 > 0:08:35the Hero Squad casualty can't be towed back to safety.
0:08:38 > 0:08:39See you later. Bye!
0:08:43 > 0:08:46Dry run over, it's back onto the mud.
0:08:46 > 0:08:49But this time the cadets will be kitted with protective dry suits,
0:08:49 > 0:08:52buoyancy aids and walking poles.
0:08:53 > 0:08:57They'll also be wearing special shoes called mudders.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01They're basically based on birds' feet.
0:09:01 > 0:09:05As the foot goes into the mud, they open up
0:09:05 > 0:09:07and spread the weight evenly
0:09:07 > 0:09:10and hopefully will stop our cadets sinking through the mud again.
0:09:11 > 0:09:17- This is gross!- And mentor Pete's got one more challenge up his sleeve.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19A fitness test.
0:09:19 > 0:09:20My shoe's coming off!
0:09:20 > 0:09:23It's the cadets' last chance to impress him
0:09:23 > 0:09:27as he chooses a squad leader for tomorrow's big challenge.
0:09:30 > 0:09:36First, it's tiny Katy versus Kiera, who's 1.7 metres tall.
0:09:36 > 0:09:37How can people do this?
0:09:39 > 0:09:4213-year-old Kiera is used to winning.
0:09:45 > 0:09:49I swim, I cycle,
0:09:49 > 0:09:53and I run and I also do triathlons which is the three put together...
0:09:54 > 0:09:57It's quite hard, and it's non-stop.
0:09:59 > 0:10:01Giving up is NOT an option.
0:10:04 > 0:10:05Impossible!
0:10:07 > 0:10:11But for once in a race, it looks like Kiera's on the back foot...
0:10:12 > 0:10:15Kiera's straight in the mud!
0:10:18 > 0:10:22Pete's looking at who's most comfortable on the mud.
0:10:22 > 0:10:24Well done, Katy.
0:10:24 > 0:10:26It looks like Katy's a natural!
0:10:27 > 0:10:29The cadets must drag a sled
0:10:29 > 0:10:33about the same weight as a heavy suitcase for 200 metres.
0:10:34 > 0:10:36Not easy wearing all that gear.
0:10:38 > 0:10:42The best technique is to keep moving and take small steps.
0:10:42 > 0:10:44Kiera's long strides might be good on the race track,
0:10:44 > 0:10:46but they're not helping her on the mud.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52Katy's so light, she's moving quickly.
0:10:52 > 0:10:56Come on, Katy, keep going, good effort. Good, and stop.
0:10:56 > 0:10:59Katy's won, but Kiera's still struggling.
0:10:59 > 0:11:01Come on, Kiera, keep going,
0:11:01 > 0:11:05- small steps.- Despite her frustration she finally gets there.
0:11:07 > 0:11:09My welly's come off!
0:11:09 > 0:11:12She carried on. That was hard for her, then. She had a few problems
0:11:12 > 0:11:15with those wellies falling off. Not a bad effort at all.
0:11:15 > 0:11:16Well done, good effort.
0:11:16 > 0:11:19I'm quite disappointed with what I done.
0:11:19 > 0:11:22That's actually nothing like what I do in triathlons.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25Cos you're either swimming, running or riding a bike.
0:11:25 > 0:11:28Out there you're sinking in mud. And you can't move anywhere.
0:11:30 > 0:11:32Next, it's Luci against Andy.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34Andy, are you ready?
0:11:34 > 0:11:37- No.- Tough! Because the race is about to start.
0:11:37 > 0:11:39Go!
0:11:40 > 0:11:45- Aagghh, my ankle!- Andy's down. And he thinks he's injured.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47Luckily a coastguard's on hand to help.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49Come on, Luci.
0:11:49 > 0:11:53While Andy's on the mud, Luci completely laps him.
0:11:53 > 0:11:57Keep going, keep going, keep going.
0:11:57 > 0:12:01And well done, Luci.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04Good to see Andy's ankle making a full recovery!
0:12:04 > 0:12:07I did tell Rav don't start cos I wasn't ready!
0:12:09 > 0:12:12Finally, it's Alex versus Lewis.
0:12:12 > 0:12:13Go!
0:12:16 > 0:12:18Alex is flying there.
0:12:18 > 0:12:24- Good effort.- Alex is in the lead, leaving Lewis trailing behind him.
0:12:24 > 0:12:26But Pete's not only looking for speed.
0:12:26 > 0:12:28He's also looking for stamina.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33As one of the smallest cadets, Lewis is feeling the pressure.
0:12:36 > 0:12:40He's usually more at home on a dry ski slope than a wet mudflat.
0:12:40 > 0:12:46If I don't do something first time I might get a bit frustrated
0:12:46 > 0:12:48because I know I could do better.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54I think I run out of stamina quite quickly,
0:12:54 > 0:12:56so I think it's something I need to work on.
0:12:59 > 0:13:02If ever there was a test of stamina, this is it.
0:13:06 > 0:13:10He's starting to get tired now. The pace has slowed down.
0:13:12 > 0:13:16While Alex struggles with exhaustion, Lewis carries on.
0:13:16 > 0:13:17Good effort, you two.
0:13:17 > 0:13:20Lewis is catching up here. It'll be tight.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25Lewis is gaining on Alex... really pushing himself.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31Keep on going! Keep on going!
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- Come on, push hard.- Come on, Alex.
0:13:35 > 0:13:38Don't give up!
0:13:38 > 0:13:41With Kiera and the other cadets cheering him on, Lewis does it!
0:13:49 > 0:13:51- How was that?- Hard.
0:13:51 > 0:13:55Lewis's focus and determination has impressed Pete.
0:13:55 > 0:13:57- That was a really good effort, lads.- Really well done.
0:13:57 > 0:14:01Well done, lads. Get your kit off and join the others.
0:14:04 > 0:14:07That looked hard.
0:14:07 > 0:14:09That was very very tiring.
0:14:09 > 0:14:13I don't think I've got what it takes to be a mud person.
0:14:16 > 0:14:20But you're in Hero Squad now, Alex...
0:14:20 > 0:14:23and real-life rescuers DON'T give up!
0:14:27 > 0:14:28It's the end of training.
0:14:28 > 0:14:30The cadets have got their hands dirty,
0:14:30 > 0:14:34taking on one of the toughest roles in Her Majesty's Coastguard.
0:14:34 > 0:14:39Tomorrow the cadets will have to deal with a Hero Squad emergency.
0:14:41 > 0:14:45They'll need a strong leader who can stay calm when things go wrong.
0:14:45 > 0:14:46Stop!
0:14:48 > 0:14:53- Pete's got a tough decision on his hands.- Katy stood out.
0:14:53 > 0:14:56I thought Lewis stood out.
0:14:56 > 0:14:59Kiera is clearly very capable.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02But there can be only one Squad Leader.
0:15:04 > 0:15:09Cadets, time's come to award this to one of you to wear tomorrow.
0:15:09 > 0:15:12We've been watching for leadership qualities
0:15:12 > 0:15:15because tomorrow - Pete's not made it easy.
0:15:15 > 0:15:18It's a pretty tough challenge.
0:15:18 > 0:15:21And the person we want to see in charge of this tomorrow
0:15:21 > 0:15:25and the rest of these five cadets is going to be...
0:15:29 > 0:15:31you, Lewis.
0:15:31 > 0:15:34Don't look so surprised, you've done very well. Well done.
0:15:37 > 0:15:41I was so surprised to get this, I wasn't expecting to get this.
0:15:41 > 0:15:44Did you see my face?! Oh, man, this is so cool...
0:15:45 > 0:15:47Considering this is what we do for our living
0:15:47 > 0:15:51and for you to be able to pick up some of the skills which
0:15:51 > 0:15:54we do every day I thought was very impressive.
0:15:57 > 0:15:59Lewis has a lot to think about.
0:15:59 > 0:16:04Tomorrow's Hero Squad challenge will be one of their toughest yet.
0:16:04 > 0:16:06Three-two-one, go!
0:16:14 > 0:16:16The next morning, the cadets are up early.
0:16:16 > 0:16:21They have no idea what they could be facing or how dangerous it might be.
0:16:21 > 0:16:22I got it, I got it!
0:16:22 > 0:16:25We're going to put ourselves in harm's way by going out
0:16:25 > 0:16:26to rescue somebody.
0:16:26 > 0:16:29So if you haven't got people who are concentrating
0:16:29 > 0:16:32and ensuring that they do their bit to the best of their ability
0:16:32 > 0:16:35it puts other members of the team at risk.
0:16:35 > 0:16:39- Morning. Morning. How are we all today?- Good.- Good.
0:16:39 > 0:16:44- How are you feeling about today, Lewis?- All right.- Yeah?
0:16:44 > 0:16:46I've got a little present for you to hand out to your team.
0:16:46 > 0:16:51In here are six pagers. One each to give all your team-mates.
0:16:52 > 0:16:57The cadets are carrying pagers like real volunteer coastguard officers.
0:16:57 > 0:16:58And just like them,
0:16:58 > 0:17:01they must be ready to respond at a moment's notice.
0:17:01 > 0:17:02I got it.
0:17:02 > 0:17:07When they go off you are to report to the coastguard immediately.
0:17:08 > 0:17:11Less than a mile away, our Hero Squad casualty is about to make
0:17:11 > 0:17:15a common mistake people make when they don't understand the tides.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20He's taking a shortcut across the estuary.
0:17:22 > 0:17:25But he has no idea how deep the mud is.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28Or how dangerous it can be.
0:17:31 > 0:17:35The more he tries to get out, the more he sinks.
0:17:37 > 0:17:42Luckily, he's spotted by a local man, who knows to dial 999.
0:17:44 > 0:17:48Task for Coastguard 106, possible male in water...
0:17:50 > 0:17:54Can the Hero Squad reach him in time,
0:17:54 > 0:17:58and will they remember what they learned in training? First stop,
0:17:58 > 0:18:00coastguard base, to get kitted up.
0:18:00 > 0:18:03We need to pull our finger out and get organised.
0:18:03 > 0:18:05Time is of the essence.
0:18:12 > 0:18:15HE SHOUTS
0:18:15 > 0:18:18Throughout today's challenge, Pete will be choosing hero of the day -
0:18:18 > 0:18:21the cadet who performs best under pressure.
0:18:21 > 0:18:23Everyone is under scrutiny!
0:18:30 > 0:18:33The Hero Squad are on scene.
0:18:33 > 0:18:36As with all mud rescues, they've got backup,
0:18:36 > 0:18:38from the Fire and Rescue service.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41But it's Lewis who's in charge.
0:18:41 > 0:18:45We have a mud rescue and we have to find a person called
0:18:45 > 0:18:49Paul Howell and he'll tell us the rest of the information.
0:18:49 > 0:18:51OK, so where is he?
0:18:51 > 0:18:55I think we have to shout for him. Wait!
0:18:55 > 0:18:58- Are you Paul? - Paul made the 999 call.
0:18:58 > 0:19:02He's what the emergency services refer to as the first informant.
0:19:02 > 0:19:04He's probably been in there
0:19:04 > 0:19:07for the best part of three quarters of an hour now.
0:19:07 > 0:19:09HELP!
0:19:09 > 0:19:10That's key information.
0:19:10 > 0:19:14The Hero Squad casualty's been out there for 45 minutes.
0:19:14 > 0:19:15HELP!
0:19:15 > 0:19:18The longer he's stuck, the colder his body's getting.
0:19:21 > 0:19:23I think we really need to get going
0:19:23 > 0:19:25because it's been quite a long time.
0:19:25 > 0:19:30Kiera, Alex, Luci and Katy are the mud techs.
0:19:30 > 0:19:33Their job will be to get out to the casualty,
0:19:33 > 0:19:36get him onto the sled then give the signal to winch him in.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38I'm ready.
0:19:38 > 0:19:40They're impatient to get going.
0:19:40 > 0:19:43But Lewis needs to sort out the equipment first.
0:19:43 > 0:19:46Erm... We'll put all...
0:19:46 > 0:19:49I'm not sure... what does this yellow thing do?
0:19:49 > 0:19:52Squad Leader Lewis is wasting valuable time.
0:19:52 > 0:19:54AND he's forgotten something...
0:19:57 > 0:20:00Are you sure they've got a blanket or something?
0:20:00 > 0:20:01He'll be really cold.
0:20:01 > 0:20:03Do they have a blanket?
0:20:03 > 0:20:05He said not to do any first aid unless they have
0:20:05 > 0:20:08bleeding on the mud so I don't think we'll need to take any first aid.
0:20:08 > 0:20:12WRONG, Lewis. This is what Pete actually said...
0:20:12 > 0:20:15We take a blanket.
0:20:15 > 0:20:17So we can wrap them in a blanket, get them
0:20:17 > 0:20:20laid down and get them to medical help as soon as possible.
0:20:20 > 0:20:23Lewis isn't off to a good start.
0:20:25 > 0:20:28The Hero Squad casualty is at risk of hypothermia,
0:20:28 > 0:20:30and needs a blanket to warm him up.
0:20:32 > 0:20:34Good job Andy's on the ball.
0:20:34 > 0:20:37Yeah, but I think he'll need a blanket.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40He'll be in the stretcher. I think he'll be really cold.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42OK, we'll take a blanket then.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44Good call, Andy.
0:20:44 > 0:20:47Now the mud techs can FINALLY got going.
0:20:48 > 0:20:50Let's go, guys.
0:20:55 > 0:20:59They're attempting a coastguard rescue no 12-year-old has
0:20:59 > 0:21:01- ever done before.- Come on, you two.
0:21:02 > 0:21:05The mud will push them to their physical limit.
0:21:08 > 0:21:11Back on shore, Andy's in charge of winch safety.
0:21:11 > 0:21:14If the mud techs send a signal they're in trouble
0:21:14 > 0:21:18he must press the emergency stop button.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20SHOUTS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
0:21:22 > 0:21:26All right, mate? We're going to get you out.
0:21:26 > 0:21:30Kiera and Alex get to the casualty first.
0:21:31 > 0:21:35At 100 kilograms, he's almost twice the weight of one of our cadets.
0:21:36 > 0:21:38It's going to be a tough rescue.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40- Are you on?- Yeah.
0:21:40 > 0:21:43The mud's been putting pressure on his legs.
0:21:43 > 0:21:46So it's good Kiera's remembered to lay him down,
0:21:46 > 0:21:50to get his blood flowing properly again.
0:21:51 > 0:21:55The thick mud is making movement almost impossible.
0:21:55 > 0:21:58And before long, there's more than one casualty to deal with...
0:21:58 > 0:22:02- Aaaah!- OK?- Pull me.
0:22:02 > 0:22:05They've just got the casualty onto the thing and Luci's gone down.
0:22:05 > 0:22:07I know they've got to rescue Luci now.
0:22:12 > 0:22:15Kiera's straight over to help.
0:22:15 > 0:22:17Bring your leg forward.
0:22:17 > 0:22:18Good teamwork.
0:22:18 > 0:22:22Coastguard rescue officers always look out for each other.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28The blanket Lewis almost forgot is proving vital.
0:22:30 > 0:22:34But it's not going to be enough to keep the casualty warm for long.
0:22:34 > 0:22:37We need to attach this to us again so we can bring it forward.
0:22:37 > 0:22:41The cadets need to move quickly to organise getting him
0:22:41 > 0:22:43towed back to shore.
0:22:43 > 0:22:46They've definitely got to get to him really fast,
0:22:46 > 0:22:47but I'm not sure where they're at.
0:22:49 > 0:22:52Lewis and the guys on shore are getting concerned.
0:22:52 > 0:22:56The longer the casualty's out there, the greater the fear for his safety.
0:22:56 > 0:22:59SHOUTING
0:22:59 > 0:23:01They got to the casualty some time ago so what's the hold-up?
0:23:04 > 0:23:08The treacherous conditions are making it very difficult to
0:23:08 > 0:23:09get the sleds in place.
0:23:13 > 0:23:14OK, he's attached.
0:23:14 > 0:23:18But they've done it. The first stage is complete.
0:23:18 > 0:23:21But there's one more difficult task facing them.
0:23:21 > 0:23:24Somebody needs to tie an Alpine Butterfly Knot, please.
0:23:24 > 0:23:28I'll tie it. Where?
0:23:28 > 0:23:32Remember the rescue knot they learned in training yesterday?
0:23:32 > 0:23:34Well, they're going to need it now.
0:23:35 > 0:23:38Kiera has to tie the Alpine Butterfly Knot quickly.
0:23:38 > 0:23:42- Have you tied it? - We need some more slack.
0:23:42 > 0:23:44Everyone's relying on her.
0:23:46 > 0:23:49But the mud all over the rope is making it slippery,
0:23:49 > 0:23:51and almost impossible to handle.
0:23:51 > 0:23:53- Kiera!- I'm doing it, I'm doing it!
0:23:57 > 0:24:00She's done it.
0:24:00 > 0:24:03That's them definitely attaching it now.
0:24:03 > 0:24:05Now they can get the winch going.
0:24:05 > 0:24:08Go!
0:24:15 > 0:24:18We're nearly there! Push! Pull it!
0:24:18 > 0:24:21The cadets are absolutely exhausted,
0:24:24 > 0:24:28but they're almost there, with Kiera leading the final push.
0:24:28 > 0:24:32Come on guys, you're doing excellent. Last push!
0:24:32 > 0:24:37Come on, guys! Keep going!
0:24:40 > 0:24:43And it's teamwork that gets them over the final hurdle.
0:24:45 > 0:24:47Three-two-one, go!
0:24:47 > 0:24:50Three-two-one, go!
0:24:50 > 0:24:54Three-two-one, go!
0:24:54 > 0:24:56The best bit about the mud rescue,
0:24:56 > 0:24:58was actually going out there and saving someone.
0:24:58 > 0:25:00- OK?- OK.
0:25:00 > 0:25:02It was really good,
0:25:02 > 0:25:05as a team we all got him back and he's away to hospital.
0:25:05 > 0:25:08OK, ready?
0:25:10 > 0:25:14I've learned that being a coastguard is quite tough.
0:25:14 > 0:25:18The cadets have worked together to pull off an extraordinary rescue.
0:25:20 > 0:25:24The Hero Squad casualty is safely on his way to hospital.
0:25:26 > 0:25:28Well done, guys, that was hard.
0:25:31 > 0:25:35When you go out there and feel how hard it is, you feel a lot
0:25:35 > 0:25:38- of respect for the real coastguard.- Yeah.
0:25:44 > 0:25:47The Hero Squad have been on an amazing journey.
0:25:48 > 0:25:52And transformed themselves from cadets into coastguard officers.
0:25:55 > 0:25:59Now all that's left is to choose a hero of the day.
0:25:59 > 0:26:01I think Lewis showed a lot of physical strength,
0:26:01 > 0:26:05and determination.
0:26:05 > 0:26:09Alex was showing a lot of determination.
0:26:09 > 0:26:13- You could see that from the shore. - And helping the casualties.- Yeah.
0:26:13 > 0:26:16Kiera was starting to really show leadership.
0:26:16 > 0:26:18Bring that forward.
0:26:18 > 0:26:20All strong contenders.
0:26:20 > 0:26:24But one cadet's impressed Pete's more than the others.
0:26:24 > 0:26:28So, you may wonder why the Fire Brigade are here.
0:26:28 > 0:26:33They've offered to assist with high-powered hoses.
0:26:33 > 0:26:36The hero of the day will be doing the hosing...
0:26:36 > 0:26:39of you lot!
0:26:39 > 0:26:42You are caked in mud, and sorry, cadets, you stink.
0:26:43 > 0:26:47I can tell you that the hero of the day who gets to hose you all down,
0:26:52 > 0:26:54is Kiera. Well done.
0:26:54 > 0:26:56OK, round of applause for Kiera.
0:26:56 > 0:26:58Well done, Kiera.
0:27:01 > 0:27:02Whoa!
0:27:02 > 0:27:04Kiera came completely unstuck in training,
0:27:04 > 0:27:08but she turned it around to lead the others in an exhausting rescue.
0:27:10 > 0:27:12And it was Kiera who kept her cool,
0:27:12 > 0:27:14tying that all important rescue knot.
0:27:14 > 0:27:16Have you tied it?
0:27:16 > 0:27:21It was pretty good out there and the way we had to organise ourselves
0:27:21 > 0:27:24without anybody around us, I found pretty fun.
0:27:24 > 0:27:27Well done, Kiera! A deserving hero.
0:27:34 > 0:27:36Coming up on Hero Squad...
0:27:36 > 0:27:39The cadets face a daring challenge teaming up with the RAF.
0:27:42 > 0:27:45Will they be able to rescue a casualty from a remote mountain?
0:27:45 > 0:27:47Find out next time.
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