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Dart RNLI rescue team praised by grateful yacht skipper

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The skipper of a yacht rescued by Dart RNLI has passed on his thanks to the lifeboat volunteers.

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Skipper Mike Hill after the Dart RNLI rescue.
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The 32-foot vessel was in difficulty three miles south-east of Dartmouth on Friday 10 May after becoming held fast when a rope wrapped around the engine's propeller.
The B-class Atlantic lifeboat Frank C Samworth was tasked just after 11am and helped free the yacht and tow the skipper and two passengers into Dartmouth.
Captain Mike Hill was eventually able to continue his journey to Weymouth and reflected: 'What would we do without the RNLI?
'Thanks for all the help provided. It was a very quick response by the lifeboat, they were very helpful and it was a stress-free recovery. We are very grateful.'
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For more information contact Dominic Hart, Dart RNLI deputy press officer, on 07767 764144

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Dart RNLI's Frank C Samworth and volunteer crew after the rescue.
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