A boat caught fire in the Solent prompting lifeboats to respond.
Solent Rescue Lifeboat volunteers responded to a vessel fire off Calshot after a Mayday was broadcast by the boat.
Upon arrival, they discovered that the fire had been put out using the equipment onboard the vessel.
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One casualty on board, who suffered from suspected smoke inhalation, was transported by the crew to shore and handed over to the ambulance service.
As well as confirming the fire was out, the crew also isolated the vessel to prevent any further risk.
The boat was then towed to Port Hamble Marina.
The Hill Head Coastguard Rescue Team and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service also attended the incident to assess the boat.
Solent Rescue Lifeboat added that it had been a busy week for its crews, with a number of emergency callouts including a sailor with a head injury and a yacht that lost its rudder.
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