THE Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) came to the rescue of an inflatable boat on Wednesday night after it suffered engine troubles in rough conditions.

The boat was under the Old Severn Bridge when it’s engine problems started and it began drifting out with the tide.

Fortunately the SARA was able to reach the boat and save the occupant from a dangerous situation. Station commander Mervyn Flemming said:

“We were called at 9:20pm and we towed him back in, getting back at 10:20pm with eight crew going out on the number one lifeboat.

“It was dark and quite rough with a strong winds creating the rough conditions, he was in grave danger.”

With any trip out onto the water there potential for a dangerous situation to develop so Mr Flemming advised all those going out to take the proper precautions. He said:

“We advise those going out on estuary to be throughly prepared and to phone the coast guard when you go out and when you come in.”