Dramatic Dawn Rescue as Two Men Found Clinging to Upside-Down Yacht in Reculver Bay

RNLI Lifeboats Race to Rescue

Whitstable and Margate RNLI lifeboats were scrambled at 6:15am today to a flipped yacht in Reculver Bay. The scene was tense as rescuers arrived to find two men, both in their 60s, desperately clutching the overturned hull.

Hours in Icy Waters

The men had been stranded in the chilly sea since around 4:30am, battling the cold and rough conditions before help arrived. Their survival is a testament to their grit and quick action.

The brave RNLI crews pulled the pair to safety, ending a terrifying ordeal at dawn. More updates to follow as the men receive medical checks.

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