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Jersey RNLI interrupts boat show for rescue mission

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The RNLI attended the sailing boat stranded south of the Minquiers, and cut away the lines restricting its rudder and propeller

An RNLI lifeboat attended a rescue during its stint at the Jersey boat show on Saturday.

The St Helier crew were called to a 46ft (14m) sailing boat stuck on fishing gear south of the Minquiers.

Jersey Coastguard requested the launch of the Tamar-class all-weather lifeboat, which was being viewed by visitors at the boat show.

The team attended the stricken vessel, and cut away the lines restricting its rudder and propeller.

Its all-weather lifeboat also attended the scene, interrupting the annual event held at the St Helier Marina.

Both lifeboats returned to St Helier, ready for the next service.

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