Newbiggin lifeboat launches to fishing boat with engine failure
Volunteers from Newbiggin RNLI lifeboat station were called out yesterday by Humber Coastguard to go to the assistance of a fishing coble that had suffered engine failure.
The casualty vessel was quickly located then it was towed back with its two crewmen back to Newbiggin.
The Newbiggin Coastguard Coast Rescue Team were also called out providing assistance and support throughout the rescue operations.
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