Lifeboat called after 999 reports concerning kayakers in Falmouth
Both all-weather and inshore lifeboats battled strong winds to search the area near Turnaware Point
Lifeboat crews were called out after concerns for kayakers on the River Fal near Falmouth.
It happened on Saturday morning, with both all-weather and inshore lifeboats battling strong winds to search the area near Turnaware Point.
All the kayakers were found safe on shore and the lifeboat volunteers were able to continue with their planned Christmas visit to St Mawes.
Sharing details of the incident, Falmouth Lifeboat said: "Both of our lifeboats were requested by Falmouth Coastguard yesterday morning following multiple 999 calls, concerning kayakers in the River Fal.
"Our volunteer crew had just finished a Christmas crew breakfast and were assembling to take the boats on the annual run to St Mawes Sailing Club when our pagers sounded at 9.55am.
"Both boats made best speed, in southerly force 7 winds, towards Turnaware Point, arriving within 10 minutes, where a search was commenced towards King Harry Ferry and Loe Beach.
"Falmouth Coastguard Rescue Team were also tasked and the Coastguard helicopter put on standby.
"The Coastguard team soon found the party of kayakers ashore, with all well and accounted for.
"The lifeboats were released from service to continue with their visit to St. Mawes."