St Agnes RNLI Lifeboat Launches to Two Cut Off by Tide.
At 4:32pm on Saturday afternoon, the volunteer crew of St Agnes RNLI were paged and tasked to search for two individuals believed to be cut off near Lushington, Porthtowan.
With the tide rising the crew made good speed to the popular location. On arrival they were able to locate the two teenaged casualties. With the St Agnes Coastguard cliff rescue team also on location, the pair were able to scramble to safety and the lifeboat was stood down.
On returning to station the lifeboat was refueled and ready for service at 5:21pm.
Head Launcher and veteran volunteer at St Agnes RNLI, Dave Ruse commented,
“Even if you have checked tide times, it’s important to remain vigilant. With shifting sands and changing weather conditions, tidal movements can be unpredictable.”
For more information on how to stay safe on the coastline, visit:
https://rnli.org/safety/know-the-risks/tides
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Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
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