Two rescued as former fishing boat takes on water
A Plymouth lifeboat brought two crew back to shore
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Two people were rescued from a former fishing boat which started sinking off Cornwall, the coastguard has confirmed.
The rescue operation started after the crew of the stricken boat sent a distress call at about 01:05 BST on Wednesday.
The boat lost power and was taking on water about 19 miles (30km) south of Looe, said the coastguard. Lifeboats from Plymouth and Falmouth were sent and two people were rescued by the Plymouth crew and brought ashore "safe and well".
Navigational warnings had been issued for the drifting boat which was being monitored, while responsibility for the vessel and its salvage remained with the owner, said a spokesperson.
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