Sennen Cove inshore lifeboat rescues family in difficulties .
Following a request for assistance from HM Coastguard Falmouth at 12.40 pm on Monday 31 May, the Sennen Cove inshore lifeboat Amy Brown launched quickly at 12.43 pm. An inflatable kayak, with a family of four, had been swept out towards Aire Point in Sennen Bay by an offshore wind.
The inshore lifeboat, with three RNLI volunteer crew, made all speed to Aire Point. RNLI lifeguards from the beach were already on scene but were unable to tow them back to safety.
The four casualties, two parents and two children, were transferred to the lifeboat, and, with the inflatable in tow, the lifeboat crew steadily made their way back to Sennen Cove harbour.
In reply to an inquiry from the Coastguard, the lifeboat crew said that the casualties were slightly cold but otherwise fine. They did not need medical attention. The crew would be able to warm them up once they got them back to the harbour. The waiting crew in the boathouse were asked to have towels ready on the beach for the family.
The lifeboat reached the harbour at 1.00 pm, and, wrapped in towels, the family sat on the harbour beach in the warm sunshine. The lifeboat crew made sure that they were fine before they stood down from their duties.
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