Yacht crew escape as boat is swept onto rocks
The yacht was broken up for disposal
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A yacht crashed into rocks at Polzeath as darkness fell
The crew were rescued by the coastguard and Rock RNLI lifeboat and no injuries were reported
Fuel was removed from the yacht to prevent environmental damage
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Two people on a yacht escaped unharmed after their vessel was swept onto rocks as darkness fell.
Emergency services said they were alerted to the stricken yacht in Polzeath, north Cornwall, at 21:59 BST on Tuesday.
Both members of the crew were taken off safely during a rescue operation attended by a coastguard helicopter and Rock RNLI lifeboat, said Polzeath Coastguard.
A Padstow Harbour team also attended to ensure fuel on the yacht was removed and the yacht's hull was broken up for disposal.
The yacht was left stranded amid rocks at Polzeath
Neither of the crew members were injured
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