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Wed, 01 Sep 2021
Port St Mary Lifeboat were called out by the Coastguard on Monday evening after receiving reports from a passer-by, that 2 kayaks were in difficulty at the back of Sugarloaf Rock, off the southwest coast of the island.
With a light north-westerly wind and slight seas, both lifeboats proceeded to the area around Sugarloaf Rock, where they located the 2 kayaks, each with 2 persons onboard.
After establishing that the 4 people onboard were safe and well, and that they were not in fact in difficulty, both lifeboats returned to Port St Mary and were ready for service again by 7:55pm.
Helm of the inshore lifeboat Richard Leigh said ‘Although this time it was a false alarm with good intent, we wish to thank the passer-by for raising their concerns, and if you ever see anyone in difficulty then please call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.’
Lifeboat Operations Manager Sarah Keggen, went on to say ‘Even as we approach the end of the summer it is important to remember to wear a lifejacket at all times when on the water, and to take a form of communication with you.’
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