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Yarmouth RNLI Scrambled To 'Drifting' Yacht

A vessel - spotted drifting near to Yarmouth Harbour - prompted a call-out for RNLI teams.

Yarmouth RNLI crew found a 10-metre sailing boat had broken free of its mooring at around 1.49am this morning.

A crew member went onboard to assess the situation, only to find that the vessel was not occupied.

A tow was established and the boat was then brought safely into Yarmouth Harbour where she was met by local coastguard rescue teams, harbour staff and the boat owner.

Yarmouth lifeboat returned to her berth and was ready for service at 2.45am.

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