Yacht crew escape as boat is swept onto rocks
Polzeath Beach Ranger Service- A yacht crashed into rocks at Polzeath as darkness fell
- The crew were rescued by the coastguard and Rock RNLI lifeboat and no injuries were reported
- Fuel was removed from the yacht to prevent environmental damage
Two people on a yacht escaped unharmed after their vessel was swept onto rocks as darkness fell.
Emergency services said they were alerted to the stricken yacht in Polzeath, north Cornwall, at 21:59 BST on Tuesday.
Both members of the crew were taken off safely during a rescue operation attended by a coastguard helicopter and Rock RNLI lifeboat, said Polzeath Coastguard.
A Padstow Harbour team also attended to ensure fuel on the yacht was removed and the yacht's hull was broken up for disposal.
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