Padstow RNLI tasked during Newquay Lifeboat Day

Padstow RNLI crew were attending Newquay RNLI’s Lifeboat Day at Newquay Harbour when they responded to their pagers. Newquay RNLI was also tasked along with Rescue Helicopter 924 and Padstow Coastguard. Arriving on scene it was found that all persons had been safely taken back to shore by RNLI lifeguards.

Padstow RNLI was stood down and returned to Newquay Lifeboat Day by 1.25pm.

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Image 1: Padstow RNLI Lifeboat at Newquay Harbour

Credit: Newquay RNLI

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