On Saturday 8th February, Falmouth's volunteer crew and relief Severn class lifeboat Volunteer Spirit was tasked to launch to reports of a person in need of medical attention aboard a tanker.

Leaving the station berth at 2.10pm, the relief lifeboat reached the German 178-metre vessel Seaturbot at 2.30pm, approximately 6 miles from the harbour.

The crew assisted the individual from the tanker and aboard the lifeboat and returned to the station in Force 7 conditions.

Once back at the lifeboat station, the casualty was transferred ashore to onward further medical attention.

The RNLI is urging people to stay safe near the coast as severe weather could make seas and coastlines particularly dangerous.