Flamborough lifeboat launched to broken down vessel
Flamborough RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew launched on Saturday 9 June to the assistance of a six metre RIB (rigid inflatable boat) with engine problems.
Flamborough RNLI lifeboat launched at 5.23 pm to attend the six metre dive boat which was off Thornwick bay, Flamborough. The crew of the vessel were unable to use its outboard motor due to electrical problems.
The vessel, which had three people on board was towed from its position off Thornwick bay to South Shore beach, Bridlington.
Flamborough RNLI volunteer crew returned safely to South Landing at 6.30 pm
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