Two lifeboats launched after vessel lost power and ran aground
It happened near Wells harbour entrance, with the boat grounded on Bob Hall Sands on Friday evening.
Wells RNLI was alerted to the incident and launched the inshore lifeboat Peter Wilcox and the all-weather lifeboat Duke of Edinburgh.
The lifeboats arrived quickly on scene the inshore lifeboat at 8.59pm and the all-weather lifeboat at 9.03pm.
READ MORE: Wells RNLI rescue cruiser off coast of Cromer in Norfolk
Wells RNLI 'Duke of Edinburgh' was called out on July 25 (Image: RNLI/Ray West) The casualty vessel had lost engine power while entering the harbour and drifted into shallow water.
The Peter Wilcox was able to reach the vessel, and its crew safely transferred the four casualties on board to the Duke of Edinburgh for passage back to shore.
READ MORE: RNLI alerted after barge grounded at Breydon Water on Broads
They were landed safely at Wells Quayside at 9.41pm.
A RIB from the Harbour Authority was also on scene but was unable to approach due to the depth.
The inshore lifeboat set out an anchor and warp for the casualty vessel to enable recovery on the morning tide.
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