At 21:18 Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat was launched by Falmouth Coastguard to search for a 15-year-old, who had been reported overdue, in the Polwheveral Creek area of the Helford River. He had earlier contacted his mother, reporting that his engine had broken down and that he would have to row back. She had gone down to the creek to try and find him but became concerned as the tide was ebbing fast and she was unable to locate him. The Falmouth Coastguard Mobile was also tasked to assist in the search.

At 21:28 as the Inshore Lifeboat was just approaching Rosemullion Head, Falmouth Coastguard reported that the lad had been found safe and well at Scott's Quay. Both the Inshore Lifeboat and the Coastguard Mobile were released to return to station.

The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 21:40, where it was refuelled and ready for service by 21:55.

An Inshore Lifeboat Service

 

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