Scarborough RNLI tows fishing boat to safety
Scarborough RNLI’s inshore lifeboat launched this afternoon when a fishing boat broke down close to the harbour.
On a calm sea, a couple of hours before high tide, the rescue vessel towed the small boat back to the harbour (Sunday 26 April).
The charity’s lifeboat, with a crew of three volunteers, launched at 5.10pm and returned a quarter of an hour later.
'It was a straightforward call-out and weather conditions were calm but our volunteer crew members regularly train for a wide range of scenarios like this', said LOM Andy Volans.
* For details, ring Scarborough RNLI press officer Dave Barry on 07890 322992
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