RNLI Aldeburgh lifeboat launched to rescue a yacht in danger of capsizing
RNLI Aldeburgh all-weather lifeboat (ALB), the Freddie Cooper was launched on Monday 27 September, at approximately 10.14am, following a Coastguard request, to a report of a 22 foot yacht aground and in danger of capsizing, south of Aldeburgh.
The RNLI Aldeburgh ALB was requested, by the Coastguard, at 9.43am to launch.
The casualty vessel, with two people on board, had run aground a short distance into the river mouth. The ALB, after a difficult launch due to the sea conditions and high winds, was tasked to approach the casualty and assess the situation.
Once on scene, the casualty was found to be afloat, due to the rising tides, but unable to start the engine due to a rope around the propeller. The casualty crew finally managed to free the rope, start the engine and get underway, towards a safe haven.
Aldeburgh ALB was stood down and returned to station.
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