Video has emerged of Newquay lifeboat volunteers being accompanied by a pod of dolphins following a major search off Fistral beach.
The lifeboat crew, responding to concerns for people who may have entered the water, were returning to harbour when the encounter with the marine mammals happened on Sunday 1st September.
Shortly before 2am, Newquay Coastguard and RNLI lifeboat volunteers were called to reports of four individuals believed to have entered the sea at South Fistral. Coastguard volunteers carried out a thorough search of the beach, while the RNLI crew used parachute flares, a searchlight, and night vision equipment to search the shoreline.
The search was called off around 6:40am and declared a false alarm. The lifeboat crew then began their return journey to Newquay Harbour when they were joined by the pod of dolphins, a common sight in Newquay Bay. The remarkable interaction was captured on helmet camera by one of the D Class lifeboat crew.
Newquay surf shop owner retires after nearly 57 years
Atlantic Hotel in Newquay bought by Cornwall Hotel Collection
Oscar Wilde classic brought to life in Newquay
Paws on the Beach returns to Watergate Bay this April
Major milestone reached in build of new high street and supermarket at Nansledan
Newquay AFC held as town sides battle for points across football, rugby and hockey
RAF St Mawgan personnel complete 70-mile charity walk for Newquay Foodbank
Margaret Thatcher and Queen Elizabeth feature in new production at Lane Theatre
Winter parking charges approved for some Newquay car parks
Charity day at Cornish attraction raises thousands for air ambulance
Rescued seal pups released back into sea after winter storms
By-election to be held in Newquay following death of long serving councillor
Newquay's newest lifeboat has officially been named
Work is underway to introduce a charge at Porth Beach public toilets
A fun-filled family adventure awaits as Newquay Stage Company perform their latest show this week
RAF St Mawgan has reassured the public that increased activity levels at the base is part of a planned exercise
A number of roads - including a stretch of the Narrowcliff - have been closed after leaks were found on the gas network
TikTok funds free horse riding lessons near Newquay
Joe Way Paddle for Life to return to Newquay this summer
Police are appealing for help to identify two men following an aggravated burglary in Newquay