Three rescued by RNLI after kayak sinks

Lifeboat crews are warning sea-goers not to rely on mobile phone signal in case of emergencies

Three kayakers have been rescued by inshore lifeboat crews after their boat sank near Polperro.

Looe RNLI said volunteers were called to the incident at 19:50 BST on Thursday following reports of shouts for help in the Talland Bay area.

Crews said the kayakers abandoned their boat and scrambled on to rocks, while one of the three made their way to a nearby beach to get a phone signal to call for help.

The group were described as cold and wet, but uninjured.

Following the incident, lifeboat helm David Jackman said people should not always rely on their mobile phones in case of emergencies.

"This was not the first time we have been called to an incident around Downend Point where there has been no mobile phone coverage," he said.

"Even though the group were well prepared, carrying additional methods of calling for help such as a personal locater beacon (PLB) or VHF radio would have enabled them to call for help."