Published: October 17, 2009
Burnham lifeboat launched to help boat in difficulty in river estuary

Burnham-On-Sea's lifeboat crew was called out to rescue a boat in difficulty on Saturday evening (October 17th).

Two people became stranded on a small boat in the River Parrett after its engine failed.

The boat, a Macwester 26ft sailing sloop, was at anchor half a mile up the river.

The passengers onboard, who were not hurt, called Coastguards at 6.15pm and a crew from Burnham RNLI towed the boat into the town's sailing club pontoons.

RNLI lifeboat helmsman Nick Edrich told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "They were properly equipped wearing lifejackets. This can happen at any time, they were grateful for the assistance and we were happy to help."

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Lifeboats website for Burnham-On-Sea