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Gravesend RNLI rescued passengers on board a yacht in Dartford this morning (May 25).
The lifeboat was launched at 6.49am to a broken down yacht in Long Reach near to the Dartford Crossing, or QEII bridge.
An RNLI spokesman said: "It was agreed that they would be towed back to Gravesend.
"With the tow secured the lifeboat made its way back to Gravesend.
"On arrival at Gravesend the yacht was placed alongside town pier.
"The lifeboat was then released from service and returned to station."
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