Both Fowey lifeboats were launched on Wednesday, March 27, after a deceptively dangerous island left a family of four and their dog caught out by the rising tide.
The rescue mission to Polmear Island began at 2.15pm on what was an overcast and cold afternoon. The Mother, her two daughters, the daughter's friend, and a very scared little black dog named Derek had been left stranded by the fast rising spring tide.
Nine volunteer crewmembers set out to bring the group safely back to shore.
Upon arrival at Polmear Island, two of the crew of the in-shore lifeboat, Olive Two, took two of the teenagers straight into Charelstown where an ambulance awaited, as one of the girls was very cold, wet and in a worrying condition.
A third crewmember, Adam Russell, remained on the rock with the Mother, the other child and Derek until they were picked up and taken to join the girls in the warmth and safety of Charlestown.
The Mother, who was extremely grateful and also very apologetic for getting themselves into the situation had her concerns eased as the crew reassured her that Polmear takes many people by surprise.
The tide rises at a very fast rate and the rocks become treacherously slippery very quickly as water rushes around the base of the island.
Jan Philp, a local builder and helm of the lifeboat, said: "All the training we do makes this sort of rescue look relatively easy and the casualties are more relaxed and not aware of how much danger they are in, which in turn makes it easier for us to help them.
"Mind you, I don't think Derek was that happy".
Crewmember, Craig Kirby, a local pub landlord, had carried the scared and shivering dog to the lifeboat.
The six crewmembers on the all-weather lifeboat stood close by throughout in case urgent medical assistance was required but fortunately were not needed.
The lifeboats were accompanied throughout by the dolphin that is currently staying in the harbour area.
Both lifeboats were on station and ready for service ay 3.45pm.
The rescue mission to Polmear Island began at 2.15pm on what was an overcast and cold afternoon. The Mother, her two daughters, the daughter's friend, and a very scared little black dog named Derek had been left stranded by the fast rising spring tide.
Nine volunteer crewmembers set out to bring the group safely back to shore.
Upon arrival at Polmear Island, two of the crew of the in-shore lifeboat, Olive Two, took two of the teenagers straight into Charelstown where an ambulance awaited, as one of the girls was very cold, wet and in a worrying condition.
A third crewmember, Adam Russell, remained on the rock with the Mother, the other child and Derek until they were picked up and taken to join the girls in the warmth and safety of Charlestown.
The Mother, who was extremely grateful and also very apologetic for getting themselves into the situation had her concerns eased as the crew reassured her that Polmear takes many people by surprise.
The tide rises at a very fast rate and the rocks become treacherously slippery very quickly as water rushes around the base of the island.
Jan Philp, a local builder and helm of the lifeboat, said: "All the training we do makes this sort of rescue look relatively easy and the casualties are more relaxed and not aware of how much danger they are in, which in turn makes it easier for us to help them.
"Mind you, I don't think Derek was that happy".
Crewmember, Craig Kirby, a local pub landlord, had carried the scared and shivering dog to the lifeboat.
The six crewmembers on the all-weather lifeboat stood close by throughout in case urgent medical assistance was required but fortunately were not needed.
The lifeboats were accompanied throughout by the dolphin that is currently staying in the harbour area.
Both lifeboats were on station and ready for service ay 3.45pm.
