Person safely rescued from sinking boat off Newquay
One person has been rescued after his boat sank two nautical
miles off Newquay this afternoon.
A Mayday call was received by the UK Coastguard from the vessel at around 1.45pm today, reporting that it was taking on water.
Matt Rogers
from UK Coastguard said: ‘It’s always important when you make a distress call
to make sure you remain on Channel 16 so that we can
gather all the information required and maintain a vital link in
communication. As the distress channel all vessels will be listening and
respond. Remain calm and pass as much detail as you can.’
A Mayday call was received by the UK Coastguard from the vessel at around 1.45pm today, reporting that it was taking on water.
The Coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Newquay
together with lifeboats from Newquay were sent to the scene. A passing vessel
also responded to the broadcast and rescued the person who had made the call.
He was unhurt in the incident and needed no medical treatment.
The boat has now been safely towed back to Newquay Harbour.
Newquay Coastguard Rescue Team and Cornwall Fire and Rescue also attended to
assist in pumping out the vessel.