D Class launches to drifting tender
The inshore lifeboat was requested to launch following a report from a member of the public of a dinghy drifting in Swanage Bay.
The lifeboat launched and carried out a search of Swanage Bay. The dinghy was spotted ashore and a report was also received that the dinghy had in fact come adrift from a mooring rather than having anyone on board.
With the situation resolved the lifeboat was released to return to station.
ILB Crew: (Helm) Fergus Holley, Ant Hole, Ben Jarvis
Shore Crew: (Head Launcher) Gavin Steeden, Jamie Trumper
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