At 20:29 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following concern for an overdue hire boat in the Helford River. Falmouth Coastguard Mobile was also tasked to assist.

The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 20:35 and headed across Falmouth Bay towards the Helford. At 20:47 as the Inshore Lifeboat was approaching Rosemullion Head the Coastguard confirmed that the Hire Boat had returned safely and no further assistance was required so the lifeboat was released to return to station.

The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 21:03 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 21:18.

The Hire Boat with four adults and one child onboard had been on a half day hire but earlier in the day its occupants had called to say that they were stuck on the mud and would not be able to refloat until early evening. When they had not returned by 20:00 and with the light fading there was concern that they would not be able to find their way back in the dark so Falmouth Coastguard was contacted for further assistance, but as the relevant units were proceeding the boat arrived back at Helford Village.

An Inshore Lifeboat Service

 

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