Littlehampton RNLI respond following radio call to the UK Coastguard.

Littlehampton RNLI’s D class lifeboat Ray of Hope with the volunteer crew onboard at 1.36pm on Friday.

The lifeboat headed out in fine weather conditions towards the reported scene one mile due south of the harbour entrance, where the casualty vessel with two adult men onboard was located.

On arrival at the scene it was apparent the casualty had suffered an engine failure and was unable to proceed under its own power. The lifeboat crew rigged a tow line to the casualty, which was then taken under tow and returned safely to its moorings.

The lifeboat returned to the station at 2.29pm where it was refuelled and made ready for service.

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• Ray Pye, Littlehampton RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer / 07854 074688, email [email protected]
• Tim Ash, RNLI Public Relations Manager (London/East/South East) on 0207 6207426, 07785 296252 email [email protected]
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