Calshot RNLI: Boat takes on water near Ashlett Creek

Date:



The RNLI Calshot Lifeboat crew were contacted by Solent Coastguard to help two people on a 24ft boat that had run aground near Ashlett Creek near Fawley.

Initially planning to wait for the tide, their situation became more urgent when the boat started taking on water.

The coastguard then called for the launch of the D Class ILB lifeboat to recover the individuals.

READ MORE: 100km challenge in memory of friend who defied the odds to kick a ball again

The volunteer crew responded to the incident on Tuesday, July 1, at 11.35am.

The D Class lifeboat quickly brought the two people back to safety.

Once back at the station, the shore crew refuelled and cleaned the lifeboat, ready for its next call.



LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Share post:

Subscribe

spot_imgspot_img

Popular

More like this
Related

Macron's state visit to begin in Windsor palace gets repaired – BBC

Macron's state visit to begin in Windsor palace...

Myles Garrett Joins Elite Defensive Company

  The Cleveland Browns have the best pass-rusher in...

How to watch ‘Love Island USA’ season 7, episode 31

Last night, the “Love Island USA” season 7...