General · 9 March 2026

75-year-old skipper missing after boat washes up

Significant concerns exist for David Fretwell’s welfare following his vessel's wreckage on a Cornwall beach. Devon and Cornwall Police asked for public assistance after the man's Green Goddess craft was discovered on Friday 6 March. Rescue teams and two RNLI lifeboats searched the Mexico Towans area, where hull pieces and belongings were found.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 March 2026 at 13:43

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