At 21:34 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following a call from the occupants of a small open boat which had broken down off Scott’s Quay in Polwheveral Creek on the Helford River.

The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 21:40 and arrived in the Helford River at 21:53. As the Inshore Lifeboat made its way up river the visibility dropped considerably and at 22:01 as the lifeboat was entering Polwheveral Creek the Coastguard confirmed that the three people on the boat had managed to get ashore safely so the Inshore Lifeboat was released to return to station.

The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 22:32 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 22:50.

The small open boat with an adult and two children onboard had been out exploring the creeks when its engine had failed. Due to the falling tide and the poor visibility it was decided that further assistance would be required, but luckily the occupants managed to get ashore safely before the arrival of the Inshore Lifeboat.

An Inshore Lifeboat Service

 

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