Newbiggin Launches to Stranded Boat
Newbiggin lifeboat was called out this afternoon to a stranded cabin boat with one person on board.
Newbiggin's Atlantic 85 lifeboat 'Richard Wake Burdon' was launched from the beach shortly afterwards with four volunteer crew on board. The lifeboat headed at full speed south to the reef and quickly recovered the lone boatman. The boatman was quickly taken ashore and passed into the care of the Coastguard Rescue Team from Newbiggin. Meanwhile two of the volunteer crew entered the water and onto the reef to assist in recovery of the 16 foot cabin boat. The lifeboat then towed the casualty vessel safely ashore.
Newbiggin lifeboat then returned to station and the incident was closed.
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