Two people were rescued by Lyme Regis RNLI after their powerboat broke down.

Two people were rescued by Lyme Regis RNLI after their powerboat broke down.

The lifeboat was launched at 4.30pm, Friday, August 7, to the boat, which had a man and woman on board.

The powerboat was 16 miles from the town, off Oterrton Point, west of Sidmouth. The 23 foot vessel was towed to Lyme Regis harbour, and arrived at 7.25pm.