A MAN and two boys were rescued after being swept into the sea at North Fistral on Wednesday night (August 19).

The group got into difficulty after becoming trapped on rocks by the incoming tide shortly after 7pm.

Newquay inshore lifeboat managed to save the group reportedly with the help of members of the public including two surfers.

Newquay and Padstow Coastguard teams, Newquay lifeboats, Newquay Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 924 and the ambulance service were scrambled to the incident after Falmouth Coastguard received multiple 999 calls regarding a number of people who had got into difficulties in the water.

The lifeboat crew while on their way back to shore rescued two other children who had got into difficulty in the sea.

A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: “A man and two boys were rescued after they were reported to be cut off on a rock at Fistral beach, Newquay, at about 7.05pm on 19 August.

“HM Coastguard sent Newquay and Padstow Coastguard Rescue Teams, and two RNLI lifeboats from Newquay which brought the three people to safety on the beach. South Western Ambulance Service attended.”

A spokesperson for Newquay Coastguard added: “We were tasked after reports came in of casualties trapped on rocks, cut off by the tide at North Fistral.

“Newquay inshore rescue boat and members of the public managed to successfully get all casualties safely onto the beach where they were assessed for injuries by the ambulance service. Newquay Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 924 was also tasked to this incident but later stood down.

“In addition to the lifeboat crew and other services, thanks and credit to local businesses, members of the Newquay surfing fraternity and Newquay Blue Balls for their assistance.

“This incident was one of several in the area that have taken place outside of RNLI Lifeguard Newquay patrol hours which are currently 10am to 6pm. Please stick to lifeguarded beaches during patrol hours and follow their advice.”

The incident follows a father and daughter from Doncaster in South Yorkshire died after getting into trouble in the sea at South Fistral on July 26.

An opening inquest at Cornwall Coroner’s Court heard that 66-year-old John Peter Collins tried to save his 32-year-old daughter, Samantha Adele Collins, after she was dragged into the sea during a holiday fishing trip at South Fistral on July 26. Both visitors from Doncaster were pronounced dead at the scene.