Under the command of Coxswain Phil Woodcock, The Lizard Lifeboat proceeded to Polpeor Cove, Lizard Point to investigate reports of a severely damaged van lying on its side on the beach. Upon arrival on scene a short time later it was clear that the van had been in the water for some time as it was well above the waters edge.
The smaller Y-boat was deployed with two lifeboat crew members on board with the priority being to ascertain whether there were any casualties (who may have been inside the vehicle) who needed assistance. There were no casualties located at this time. After recovering debris from the vehicle which had been washed out of the van and in to the water, the lifeboat carried out a precautionary shoreline search from Polpeor to Kynance Cove.
Thankfully following confirmation from the Coastguard, the vans owner had been located safe and well in The Lizard village. This allowed the lifeboat to be stood down at 9.40am, returning to the station at 10am where she was rehoused and made ready for service again when required.
This was the second service launch for The Lizard Lifeboat and her crews for 2025.
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.
