LIFEBOAT volunteers rescued a person in difficulty at the Gannel on Tuesday, October 27.

A crew onboard the D-Class safely recovered the casualty after a search was carried out shortly after 5.30pm.

Newquay Coastguard Search and Rescue Team and the Atlantic 85 lifeboat also attended the incident.

A spokesperson for Newquay Lifeboat Station said: “Newquay lifeboat volunteers were paged following reports of a casualty in difficulty around the River Gannel.

“The charity’s Atlantic 85 B Class lifeboat was already at sea undertaking a scheduled training exercise and immediately responded, making its way towards the location.

“The charity’s D Class inshore lifeboat was also launched from Trevean Way at Pentire to assist.

“Working alongside Newquay Coastguard Search and Rescue Team, the lifeboat crews were able to locate the casualty, who was found to be in good spirits.

“The casualty was safely recovered aboard the D Class and returned to shore, where they were checked over.

“A huge thank you to Newquay Coastguard Rescue Team for their assistance and continued cooperation in keeping people safe along our coastline.”