Padstow Lifeboat launches to aid swimmers

Padstow’s RNLI Tamar class lifeboat ‘Spirit of Padstow’ launched at 20.28pm on the 15th of August to the aid of swimmers off Treyarnon Bay.

Four swimmers were reported to be in difficulties off Treyarnon Bay beach. The lifeboat launched and made its way to the scene making ready the y-boat to be deployed.

On arrival at the scene the lifeboat was stood down when the swimmers were helped ashore by other members of the public.

The Padstow lifeboat station has been in operation since 1827 though a brand new boathouse was constructed to accommodate the new "Tamar Class" lifeboat which is clearly visible from Mother Ivey's Bay.