Sennen Cove RNLI Lifeboat assists in search for missing person
On Wednesday evening 12 August at 11.40 pm, HM Coastguard Falmouth requested the help of the Sennen Cove lifeboat, following reports that a person was missing in the vicinity of Pendeen Lighthouse.
The young man had gone fishing in the area, and his family were concerned regarding his whereabouts. The police were called, and both Land's End and Penzance Cliff Rescue Teams were tasked to make an inland search.
The Tamar class lifeboat City of London III launched, with seven crew on board, at 11.50 pm, and proceeded quickly to Pendeen Watch. The sea conditions were good, with only a slight swell, but the visibility was mostly poor. The lifeboat crew searched around the lighthouse and further towards Boat Cove without seeing anyone in difficulties.
Eventually the young man was found back at home, safe and well. This was, thankfully, a good outcome for all involved. At 12.35 am the lifeboat was stood down and returned to Sennen Cove to be recovered up the short slip at 1.05 am.
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