Five people rescued after boat loses engine near Middleton Pier in Hartlepool
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Hartlepool RNLI volunteers were paged at 3.22pm on Sunday, June 25, by Humber Coastguard to assist the 4-metre vessel which had lost its engine.
The inshore lifeboat launched at 3.42pm and was alongside the vessel within a couple of minutes where a crew member was placed aboard and secured a tow line.
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Hide AdThe vessel was then towed to Kafiga Landings, at the Headland, where they were met by the local Coastguard Rescue Team.
Hartlepool RNLI lifeboat operations manager Chris Horney said: "It’s essential that boat owners wear lifejackets and carry a VHF radio.
“Luckily our inshore lifeboat was on scene quickly and towed the boat away before the boat was swamped or hit the pier.”
Inshore lifeboat helm Ken Hay said: "Good teamwork from my crew in difficult conditions brought the incident to a satisfactory and safe conclusion.”
The inshore lifeboat returned to the Ferry Road boathouse at 4.05pm.