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Motoryacht grounded in Sandown (HD photos)

Coastguard crews from Ventnor and Bembridge were called to rescue three people from a grounded motoryacht this morning.

Crew from the Barracuda III appealed for help around 5am this morning when they discovered their motoryacht had grounded in Sandown Bay.

Rescue teams remained on the scene to determine the best way to free the motoryacht.

Our thanks to Pete Box from Wight Sky Cam for the long-lens photos.

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Grounded motoryacht in Sandown by Wight Sky Cam
Grounded motoryacht in Sandown by Wight Sky Cam
Grounded motoryacht in Sandown by Wight Sky Cam

Image: © Pete Box from Wight Sky Cam