Selsey Lifeboat crew rescue stranded boat off Pagham

The volunteer Selsey Lifeboat crew came to the aid of a boat which had broken down close to the Outer Mulberry off Pagham on Saturday.

By The Newsroom

Published 7th Mar 2016, 10:20 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2018, 18:31 BST

Both Selsey lifeboats at sea
PICTURE BY MAX GILLIGAN ENGSUS00120130609113936 — Both Selsey lifeboats at sea PICTURE BY MAX GILLIGAN ENGSUS00120130609113936

The inshore lifeboat was launched at 10.14am after a request by UK Coastguard following an emergency call from the stricken vessel.

After checking the welfare of the sole occupant on board, the 14ft Orkney day boat was towed back to the beach at Aldwick.

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