St Mary's RNLI rescue Atlantic rower

The rower who had completed his epic row across the Atlantic by passing Bishop Rock lighthouse, was too exhausted to continue to the mainland as he'd spent the last 18-hours 'on the oars' without a break.
The tide was against him and the wind was pushing him onto the rocks on the west of Bryher. The volunteer crew made sure the rower was not injured in any way and after assessing the situation, established a tow line and towed him into St. Mary's Harbour.

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