The Lizard RNLI lifeboat crew launched to assist local fishermen
The Lizard RNLI lifeboat launched on service at midday on Sunday 22 September to go to the assistance of the local fishing vessel
Upon arrival on scene a tow rope was passed and the vessel was safely towed in to Cadgwith Cove. Conditions on scene were discribed as a slight to moderate sea with a south westerly wind.
Under the command of Second Coxswain and Mechanic Dan Atkinson, RNLB Rose arrived back at her station at Kilcobben Cove at around 2pm. Thanks were paid to everyone involved with this service.
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