RNLI lifeboat Spirit of West Norfolk (Image: RNLI/Chris Bishop)
A Norfolk lifeboat rescued five people from a pleasure boat after it ran aground in a river.
After HM Coastguard raised the alarm just before 3pm on Sunday, volunteers at Hunstanton RNLI launched the fast inshore lifeboat known as Spirit of West Norfolk.
The four-strong crew made their way to the mouth of the River Ouse near King's Lynn, reaching the grounded boat at around 3.30pm.
READ MORE: Six saved in night-time rescue at sea
They picked up the five people on board, none of which were injured.
Two crew members elected to remain with the vessel and wait for the tide to re-float her.
Spirit of West Norfolk returned to Hunstanton station at 4.45pm, where she was cleaned down and made ready for service by the crew.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here