Sunderland Coastguard and RNLI called out to a stranded boat and a man overboard just off the New South Pier
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The incident took place at around 2pm on Saturday, October 10, just south of the New South Pier at Roker.
Sunderland Coastguard teams kept as visual watch on the stranded vessel until the arrival of the Sunderland RNLI lifeboat however as teams were working to establish a tow, a man from the pleasure boat fell overboard after a deck rail gave way.
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Hide AdThankfully, he was wearing a life jacket and was quickly recovered by the lifeboat crew and once back ashore, he was given dry clothing and warmed up with no medical treatment needed.
Once it was established that the man was unharmed, the boat was towed back to port.
A statement on the Sunderland Coastguard Facebook page said: “Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team was called to report of a pleasure boat experiencing steering problems just south of New South Pier.
“Coastguard Rescue Officers maintained visual watch on the vessel until arrival of Sunderland RNLI Atlantic 85 lifeboat.
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Hide Ad"Wisely, he had been wearing a lifejacket and was quickly recovered by the lifeboat crew, being landed at their station where he was given dry clothing and warmed up. No medical treatment was required.
"Boat owners should also consider the mechanical and structural condition of their craft before proceeding to sea and advise Humber Coastguard of passage plans, especially if a lengthy voyage is anticipated.”