Exmouth Lifeboat launched to assist stranded sailors

At 13.00 today (Saturday) H.M. Coastguard requested the launch of the RNLI Exmouth lifeboat to assist a 37 foot yacht that had gone aground on Pole Sands.

The ILB D-805 George Bearman II launched minutes later with three volunteer crew onboard and made best speed to the stranded sailors.

Arriving on scene shortly after launching, the volunteers dropped one member of lifeboat crew onto the vessel to assist in deploying its anchor. Both individuals on the yacht were returned safely to Exmouth Marina and were unharmed by their ordeal.

The crew then returned to station and the lifeboat was ready again for service at 14.00.

More from Exeter & East Devon News

On Air Now Andy Green 11:00am - 2:00pm
Now Playing
Sushine Gareth Gates Download
Recently Played

Schedule

  • Non Stop Pop

    2:00pm - 4:00pm

    The Music You Love

  • Elliot Woodford

    4:00pm - 7:00pm

    Drivetime Sponsored by Lovells Garage Ottery, with travel, news headlines, weather, tide times and afternoon mayhem

  • Nigel Tant

    7:00pm - 9:00pm

    The Gig Guide, From music to the theatre and beyond Sponsored by Michael Clarke Ltd

Today's Weather

  • Exmouth

    Light rain

    High: 18°C | Low: 16°C

  • Exeter

    Light rain

    High: 19°C | Low: 16°C

  • Dawlish

    Light rain

    High: 18°C | Low: 16°C

  • Torquay

    Light rain

    High: 18°C | Low: 16°C

  • Sidmouth

    Light rain

    High: 18°C | Low: 16°C

Easy Fundraising

What's On