Shoreham lifeboat crews rescue stricken boat off Worthing

Lifeboat crews were called out to rescue a stricken vessel at sea this morning (Saturday, July 25).
By Richard Gladstone
Published 25th Jul 2020, 12:47 BST
The lifeboat was launched earlier this morning. Picture from Shoreham RNLI Lifeboat Station SUS-200725-124416001The lifeboat was launched earlier this morning. Picture from Shoreham RNLI Lifeboat Station SUS-200725-124416001
The lifeboat was launched earlier this morning. Picture from Shoreham RNLI Lifeboat Station SUS-200725-124416001

Shoreham RNLI said it had to launch its all-weather lifeboat just after 8am following reports that the tugboat was drifting in the water after breaking down.

The vessel, which had two people on board, was later towed into safety at Brighton Marina.

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The RNLI said the boat was drifting off the coast of Worthing after running into trouble.

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