At 16:54 Falmouth Coastguard requested that Falmouth Inshore Lifeboat be launched following a call reporting concerns for the elderly occupant of a houseboat, which appeared to be taking water. The boat was moored on the foreshore down stream from Islington Wharf in the Penryn River and its owner had not been seen recently. The Falmouth Coastguard Mobile was also tasked to assist.

The Inshore Lifeboat launched from her slipway at 17:00 and headed up the river at best possible speed arriving on scene at 17:05. The houseboat was located partially submerged and a quick check of the inside proved negative. On talking to the owner of a neighbouring boat it became apparent that the owner had been taken into hospital a few days earlier and the council was believed to be arranging for alternative accommodation on his release. In view of this information at 17:19 the Inshore Lifeboat was released to return to station.

The Inshore Lifeboat was back on its slipway by 17:32 where it was refuelled, rehoused and was ready for service by 17:45.

An Inshore Lifeboat Service

 

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