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Two rescued from sea near Deal after yacht capsized

20:42, 11 August 2023

updated: 17:38, 14 August 2023

Crew from a yacht were rescued from the sea after it capsized.

Coastguard rescue teams were called to the scene off the coast of Deal at about 12.45pm.

The sunken vessel was towed to Sandwich Bay
The sunken vessel was towed to Sandwich Bay
Coastguard rescue teams were called to Sandwich Bay
Coastguard rescue teams were called to Sandwich Bay
The Coastguard was called to the scene at 12.45pm
The Coastguard was called to the scene at 12.45pm

The RNLI's inshore and all-weather lifeboats were also sent from Ramsgate, plus the all-weather lifeboat from Walmer.

The crew of three, including one who did not end up in the water, were picked up by passing vessels.

A further two were rescued by other passing boats.

The capsized craft was towed to land at Sandwich Bay by the Ramsgate all-weather lifeboat.

Deal Coastguard Rescue Team was alerted.

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