A MYSTERY benefactor sent £500 to a fisherman whose lobster pots were stolen.
The West Briton reported how Barry Garland, from Perranporth, was left "gutted" after pots valued at £4,000 were stolen from St Agnes.
A week later a letter arrived at the West Briton offices containing £500 in cash for the fisherman, which was passed on to Mr Garland.
He said he had no idea where the money may have come from.
He added: "It's very generous of someone.
"It's absolutely fantastic and it will go straight towards new lobster pots.
"I'm speechless – the generosity of some people is incredible."
Mr Garland said the money would buy between 15 and 20 new pots, which have to be specially made.
Other people in the community have also rallied round to help Mr Garland.
Louise Treseder, from the Driftwood Spars pub in St Agnes, offered to hold a raffle to raise funds, and Bill English, from St Agnes Hotel, donated eight lobster pots.
"Thank you very much is all I can say," said Mr Garland.
