Workington RNLI called to rescue yacht in difficulty

Image source, RNLI

Image caption, Workington RNLI crews assisted the yacht back into the port

A yacht had to be rescued by the RNLI after its sail ripped, preventing it from "making headway".

The RNLI was alerted by a bystander who spotted the vessel struggling near the port in Workington, Cumbria, at about 16:00 BST.

It launched all-weather lifeboat, Dorothy May White, which helped to bring the yacht into the harbour.

An RNLI spokesperson said one person had been aboard and they were "safe and well".

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