A ROWING team was rescued when their boat capsized in high winds and strong river tides.

The team of five women were out on the Thames at Greenwich on an early morning training session when they got into trouble.

The team's safety boat then broke down and was unable to come to the rescue.

A 999 call alerted a nearby Port of London Authority (PLA) patrol boat, which rescued the women.

Commenting on the incident, which occurred on June 4, a PLA spokesman said: "Even the most experienced rowers can get into difficulties.

"If people near the river see someone in difficulty, call 999 and ask for the coastguard."