Poole inshore lifeboat volunteers were diverted from a wet and windy training exercise on Saturday morning after reports of a possible capsized dinghy or submerged vessel in Whitley Lake.
The crew made their way through Poole Harbour in blustery conditions and began a hasty search of the reported area. During the search they spotted a semi submerged vessel close to the shoreline.
On closer inspection, the object was confirmed to be a large deflated tender. Its condition suggested that nobody had recently been onboard and there was no immediate risk to life.
To prevent further concern or repeat reports, two members of the lifeboat crew were put ashore to help move the tender to the high water mark. With the tide still rising, and due to the size and weight of the vessel, additional assistance was requested.
Poole Coastguard Rescue Team attended the scene and worked alongside the lifeboat volunteers to lift the tender above the high water line. The vessel was successfully secured and removed from the water’s edge.
Following the operation, the lifeboat was stood down and returned to station. This was the Poole inshore lifeboat’s third launch of the year.
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