An early morning page for the crew of The Lizard RNLI lifeboat crew
The Lizard RNLI lifeboat launched on service shortly after 6am on Thursday 22 August to go the assistance of a 25ft yacht with two people on board.
In a position of 22 nautical miles south east of Lizard Point, the yacht's prop was snagged and caught on a rope in the water making her unable to sail. RNLB Rose arrived on scene at 7.05am and the volunteer crew successfully freed the rope from the prop and safely recovered it from the water.
After shadowing the yacht for a while and confirming that all was well, the two thankful sailors were then able to be on their way. RNLB Rose arrived back at her station at Kilcobben Cove at 8.35am, refuelled and was made ready for service.
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