Three people rescued from sinking boat
The RNLI received a call reporting a sinking vessel with three people in the water near Lymington Bank at 7.10pm on July 31.
Lymington's inshore lifeboat, B-882 David Bradley, crewed by James Lever, Simon Nuding, Ted Ward, and Leon Hockley, was immediately launched.
The Yarmouth all-weather lifeboat, which was training in the area, was also sent to assist.
The lifeboat raced to the location provided by the coastguard, only to find the casualties had been rescued by another yacht.
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A crew member boarded the rescue yacht to assess the condition of the victims and provide care.
Despite a thorough search, the boat was not visible, having completely sunk.
The three victims were kept on the yacht and accompanied back to the Royal Lymington Yacht Club, where further care was given.
One individual was handed over to the ambulance service for additional treatment.
Helm James Lever said: 'The casualties did exactly the right thing in calling for help when they did and were all wearing lifejackets.
"We don't know what caused the boat to sink, but the Solent experienced some sudden, unusual weather conditions last night.'
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