RNLI Penlee lifeboats launched to 10yrs old in difficulty

Coxswain Patch Harvey was in command of the all-weather lifeboat Ivan Ellen with a crew of six RNLI volunteers aboard and helmsman Will Treneer was in command of the inshore lifeboat Mollie & Ivor Dent with 2 further RNLI volunteers. In a south-east force 5 to 6 and a 2 mtr swell the Mollie and Ivor Dent was the first lifeboat to arrive locating a paddle board in the surf but no-one visible in the sea. Fortunately Falmouth Coastguard relayed that a 10yrs old had been helped out of the sea and was receiving attention on the beach by paramedics. The young person was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Rescue 924 Coastguard Search & Rescue helicopter, the Cornwall Air ambulance and Penzance Coastguard Cliff Rescue teams were all in attendance and stood by to offer further medical assistance if required. At 1:40pm with the news that no further medical assistance was needed the helicopters and lifeboats were released with thanks. Both Penlee Lifeboats arrived in Newlyn Harbour at 2pm and made ready for its next service.

Notes to editors
Penlee RNLI is based in Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 5HW. The volunteers crew an all-weather Severn Class Lifeboat the Ivan Ellen and a B class Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat the Mollie and Ivor Dent. The Penlee Lifeboat has a rich 200 years history of saving lives at sea.
RNLI media contacts For more information, please contact Phil Monckton, Penlee Lifeboat Press Officer on 07879818095 or [email protected], or Amy Caldwell, RNLI Regional Communications Manager [email protected] or Emma Haines, RNLI Regional Communications Officer, on 07786 668847 or [email protected].

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