A HELICOPTER and two lifeboats were launched in after a distress signal was sent to coastguards.
Both RNLI Poole lifeboats were requested to launch on Tuesday evening, September 13, after the word ‘Mayday’ was heard through the radio - understood to have come from Poole Harbour.
The boats searched the harbour, Studland Bay and the back of Brownsea Island.
A helicopter also assisted by searching Old Harry Rocks and into the harbour.
With nothing found, and no further alerts received, the lifeboats and helicopter were stood down.
RNLI Poole Lifeboat Station wrote on Facebook: “Both Poole Lifeboats were requested to launch by UK Coastguard (Tuesday 13) at 6pm after the spoken word ‘Mayday’ was heard on the VHF radio.
“UK Coastguard identified the communications came from the area of Poole Harbour.
“With low water approaching, the Atlantic searched the north shores of the harbour and towards the harbour entrance and Studland Bay while the D class searched around the back of Brownsea Island and surrounding areas.
"Coastguard Helicopter 175 also assisted searching from Old Harry Rocks and into the harbour.
“With nothing untoward found and no further communications heard the lifeboats and helicopter were stood down.
“Both boats were refuelled and ready for service by 8.30pm.
“Poole Lifeboats have launched 126 times this year."
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