Three stuck sailors were saved from the sea after an engine failure and strong currents left them stranded.
The trio began drifting further and further out to sea after the technical issue left them helpless.
Fortunately, a passerby on the coast spotted the struggling group and contacted the emergency services.
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Seven crew members aboard the RNLB Rose sprung into action to meet the group out at sea.
The trio were found in the vicinity of Mullion Cove, Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall.
When they got there it was clear they weren’t hurt and had attempted to restart the engine without any luck.
A member joined the trio on the small boat and equipped the three of them with life jackets.
A large rope was attached to the front and towed back to the shore, with strong currents making rowing back an extremely difficult task.
Crew from The Lizard RNLI lifeboat station attended the scene and helped transport the trio to the pier.
The rescue mission took place at 7pm on Wednesday (13 Aug), as reported by Need To Know.
A spokesperson for the Lizard RNLI lifeboat station stated: “With an ETA of 15 minutes to Mullion, RNLB Rose launched on service at 7.31pm under the command of relief Coxswain Ed Leckie and his six crew members.
“Upon their arrival a small 12ft boat could be sighted with three persons on board none of whom were in need of any medical assistance.
“It was quickly ascertained that the outboard engine of the vessel had failed, and its occupants were trying to unsuccessfully restart it.
“With the brisk sea conditions rowing ashore would have been difficult so the decision was taken to recover the three persons from their boat to the lifeboat, where they were each given a lifejacket.
“RNLB Rose was then able to return to her station in Kilcobben Cove, arriving there at 8.52pm where she rehoused and made ready for service again when required.
“Another excellent response to their pagers from both our lifeboat and shore crews.”
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