Capsized Kayaker returned to shore by Largs lifeboat
An alarm was raised at 5.13pm. on Sunday 30th. of March when Largs lifeboat volunteer crew were tasked to the aid of a Kayaker who had capsized.
As the lifeboat arrived on scene the male casualty was found to be have been picked up already and was on board a motor cruiser that happened to be passing at the time.
The casualty was then transferred to the lifeboat for assessment, as he had not suffered any ill effects from his experience and was none the worse he and his Kayak were taken by the lifeboat to the Cumbrae Shore.
On completion the lifeboat returned to base to be prepared for her next service.
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