Yacht runs aground near Dartmouth Castle

Emergency services were called out after a yacht ran aground along the south Devon coast.

A coastguard spokesperson said the incident was reported near Dartmouth Castle just before 11:00 BST and involved a 23ft (7m) yacht.

The spokesperson added a lifeboat from Dart RNLI and the local harbourmaster worked together to get the vessel recovered.

All on board were safe and well, the coastguard added.

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