Lifeboat crews help 40 people on stranded boat
Two rescue teams were sent to assist the vessel near off Man Sands
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A passenger boat carrying 40 people lost its steering after it ran aground near Berry Head in Devon.
Brixham Coastguard Rescue Team said the boat hit an object beneath the surface of the water which affected its steering at about 19:30 BST on Wednesday.
Torbay RNLI Lifeboat and Brixham Coastguard Rescue Team were both tasked to assist.
The vessel made its way to Brixham Harbour escorted by the lifeboat where all passengers were able to safely disembark, the coastguard said.
Correction 4 July 2025: This story was changed to make it clear the passengers remained on the vessel while it was escorted to safety.
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