Teignmouth RNLI lifeboat crew tow yacht
Three people aboard a yacht with engine failure were towed safely to Teignmouth harbour on Tuesday evening.
The volunteer crew launched at 9.31pm and reached the casualties and yacht at 9.44pm. After experiencing engine failure, the casualties had requested the assistance from the Coastguard. The lifeboat crew towed the yacht to Teignmouth harbour and placed it on the visitor’s pontoon.
The crew and Two Annes lifeboat returned safely to station and the lifeboat was ready for service at 10.25pm.
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