At 18:15 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following a report of six people in the water at Restronguet Creek. The Falmouth Coastguard Mobile and a Rescue Helicopter from RNAS Culdrose were also tasked to assist.

The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 18:21 and arrived on scene at 18:28. A search of the area from Restronguet Weir to the Pandora Inn was commenced but at 18:42 further information was received indicating that the people involved were safely ashore at Harcourt. The Inshore Lifeboat was then released to return to station.

The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 18:55 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 19:10.

The six people had in fact been a family exploring the central bank of the Restronguet Creek and had made their way back across the creek to the Harcourt side. They apparently had a small dinghy with them but from the shore had appeared to be in difficulties especially considering the strong flood tide.

An Inshore Lifeboat Service

 

- - - Sponsored Links - - -