Scarborough RNLI tows fishing boat to safety
Scarborough RNLI was called out this morning (Friday 30 April) when a fishing boat’s engine caught fire nine miles offshore.
The crew of the fishing vessel had extinguished the fire before the all-weather Shannon class lifeboat arrived.
The charity's lifeboat, with five volunteers aboard, launched at about 7.30am and had towed the boat back to the harbour by 9.40am.
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