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boat in distress South West
Old Severn Bridge, Severn Estuary
An inflatable boat with engine troubles drifted out with the tide under the Old Severn Bridge in rough conditions. The Severn Area Rescue Association launched their lifeboat, located the vessel, and towed it back to safety, returning with the occupant uninjured.
Outcome: boat and occupant towed to safety
Responding team
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