Two call outs for Teignmouth RNLI Lifeboat Crew
Teignmouth lifeboat crew had two call outs following the Station Open Day on Sunday, 5 August 2018.
The first launch was to a casualty aboard a 24ft sailing boat who was in difficulty. The launch request was received at 4.28pm and the volunteer crew were tasked to the north of Spratt sand. The crew took the vessel on tow and returned to Teignmouth harbour.
The lifeboat crew were re-tasked at 4.54pm to assist two people aboard a speedboat at the entrance to the river Teign. This vessel had started to tow the previous casualty but the boat was swamped by a large wave which caused the electrics to shut down. The crew took the vessel on tow and returned it to New Quay beach at Teignmouth with the casualties.
The Two Annes lifeboat and crew returned safely to station and the lifeboat was ready for service at 5.31pm.
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