Angler Recovered From Sea in Devon
An angler was recovered from the sea off Prawle Point in Devon after his drifting dinghy was spotted.
Falmouth Coastguard was contacted by volunteers at the National Coastwatch Institute at Prawle Point today after they spotted a drifting dinghy with fishing rods but noone on board.
The Coastguard requested the launch of Salcombe RNLI lifeboats and Hope Cove lifeboat and the Coastguard rescue helicopter. Torbay Coastguard Rescue Team was also sent. An elderly gentleman was recovered from the sea near the boat and taken aboard the lifeboat for medical treatment from the lifeboat crew and the winchman from the Coastguard helicopter.
Falmouth Coastguard was contacted by volunteers at the National Coastwatch Institute at Prawle Point today after they spotted a drifting dinghy with fishing rods but noone on board.
The Coastguard requested the launch of Salcombe RNLI lifeboats and Hope Cove lifeboat and the Coastguard rescue helicopter. Torbay Coastguard Rescue Team was also sent. An elderly gentleman was recovered from the sea near the boat and taken aboard the lifeboat for medical treatment from the lifeboat crew and the winchman from the Coastguard helicopter.