Mousehole kayak call that turned out to involve two casualties

The report was of one kayaker in trouble off Mousehole. By the time the rescue teams were on scene, there were two.

The Lands End Coastguard Search & Rescue Team has shared details of two recent callouts in the far west of Cornwall, adding them to its tally for the year after what the volunteers admit has been a quiet spell on their page. Busy lives outside the team, they said, had taken over for a while.

A kayaker in difficulty near Mousehole

On 11 October, the team was tasked alongside Penzance Coastguard Rescue Team to reports of a kayaker in difficulty at Penzer Point, Mousehole. It was the team’s 36th tasking of the year.

When they got there, it became clear there were in fact two casualties. One was near Mousehole Harbour, where the inshore lifeboat from Penlee Lifeboat was assisting. The second was further round towards Penzer Point.

The coastguard helicopter, Rescue 924, was also tasked. Its crew decided the best option was to winch the casualty and fly straight to a waiting ambulance at their base.

The coastguard teams were then stood down and returned to their stations.

A concern for welfare at Sennen Cove

The other callout, the team’s 35th of the year, came in the early hours of 21 September at Sennen Cove.

The team responded to a concern for welfare in the cove. The person was found, and they were safe.

If you see someone in danger

The team ended its update with its usual reminder. If you see someone in danger on the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

📷Credit: Lands End Coastguard Search & Rescue Team