Lifeboat crew films burning boat off Isle of Wight

A lifeboat crew has filmed a burning motor vessel as it drifted in the English Channel.

Lifeboats and a coastguard rescue helicopter responded to a mayday call received from the boat off Ventnor, Isle of Wight, at about 10:20 GMT.

Two people were rescued uninjured and taken back to shore.

Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat monitored the boat as it drifted for several miles before eventually sinking.

Video courtesy Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat

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