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A man was rescued off South Devon yesterday when a freak wave flooded part of his catamaran causing it to sink quickly.
Brixham Coastguard took a Mayday call from the man saying that water was rapidly flooding a hull of his catamaran at Hope Cove.
The man was recovered from the vessel by Salcombe RNLI all weather lifeboat.
The sinking 28ft catamaran was towed to Bolt Head by the lifeboat. The wooden wreck is unsalvageable and is expected to break up throughout the rest of the day.
There is no threat of pollution, as there was no fuel on board.
Salcombe Inshore Lifeboat and Hope Cove Coastguard Rescue Team also attended. Matt Thornhill, Watch Officer at Brixham Coastguard, said: “The man was recovered safely and didn’t sustain any injuries. “He was safely on the lifeboat within 24 minutes of us receiving the initial Mayday call. “He was well prepared with a lifejacket, flares and VHF radio equipment. “With the Easter holiday looming, we urge people to ensure that they have the correct equipment when setting out to sea.”
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