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Wind on scene was a North Easterly force 2-3 with a Smooth sea and Good visibility.
RNLI Brighton Lifeboat was launched to a report of a 22' motor boat, East of Brighton Marina that had lost engine power and was being blown towards the shoreline, perilously close to some rocks.

Arriving on scene the 4 persons and a dog on board were found to be well and in good spirits, although now only 5-10m from the rocks.

A tow was quickly established to remove the casualty from immediate danger and onward to their berth within the Marina.
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Approximate rescue location

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