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Stormy Seas Rescue: Boat Saved from Rough Waters
31 Aug
Summary
- A sailing vessel struggled in stormy conditions off Jersey.
- The St Helier RNLI crew assisted the distressed boat.
- The vessel was guided to safety; no injuries reported.
A sailing boat was rescued from treacherous stormy conditions off the coast of Jersey on Sunday. At approximately 16:25 BST, Jersey Coastguard observed the vessel south of the Demi de Pas lighthouse, noting its apparent struggle. The St Helier RNLI all-weather lifeboat was immediately paged to assess the situation.
Upon arrival, the RNLI crew determined that the boat was unable to make significant progress due to the strong winds and challenging tides. They provided assistance to the vessel, successfully guiding it back to the safety of St Helier harbour. Rescuers confirmed that no individuals sustained any injuries during this maritime incident.
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