Falmouth Coastguard called to reports of missing teen kayakers

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A search was launched for up to three missing teenage kayakers after the coastguard received multiple 999 calls.

Falmouth Lifeboat said on social media its teams were called to the River Fal on Saturday at about 09:55 GMT.

The team said the party of kayakers were soon found ashore and were all “well and accounted for”

Falmouth Coastguard Rescue Team said early reports suggested there were as many as three missing teenagers, that one had managed to come ashore at Trelissick House and was able to raise the alarm, while others had gone ashore at Malpas and at Loe Beach.

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust paramedics attended to treat one of the party, the team said.

A statement on Falmouth Coastguard’s Facebook page added: “Always consider weather conditions when you go out on the water, even if it’s fine where you are now, always check where you’re planning on going.

“Always take a means of communication – VHF radio, mobile phone in a waterproof bag, PLB etc.

“Always wear a life jacket suitable for the water activity you’re undertaking. No matter how experienced you may be, you can easily be caught out.”



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