A LIFEBOAT has been called to the aid of a motorboat drifting near Hurst Castle. 

The RNLI dispatched a boat from Lymington to aid the 17-foot boat following an engine failure.

Three adults and one child were on board the boat at around 12.20pm on Friday.

It was located just north west of Hurst Castle.


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The lifeboat was soon alongside, with crew climbing on board to check over the occupants.

A tow was then set up with the stranded boat being pulled to safety at Keyhaven.

The helm James Douch said: “You must always ensure you have appropriate safety equipment on board and lifejackets.

“Make sure you’re going to sea in a reliable well-maintained vessel and always have a means to call for help should you get into danger.”

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