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Douglas, Isle of Man - At 11.47 a.m.

on 3rd June, 1966, it was reported that a small boy had fallen into a deep crevice in the rocks just to the north of Groudle Stream. There was a light south westerly breeze with a smooth sea. It was high water. The life-boat R. A. Colby Cubbin No. i launched at 12.8 p.m. and, with a dinghy in tow, went to the position.

With the help of the police the injured boy was taken on board the life-boat and brought to Douglas harbour, where he was transferred to a waiting ambulance.

The life-boat arrived back at her station at 1.12..