Person and dog rescued after boat fire at Sparkes Marina prompts emergency response

The Hayling Island Coastguard Rescue Team have responded to a boat fire at Sparkes Marina after the vessel “ran aground about 300 meters into the harbour.”

As a result, the engine started to smoke, prompting an emergency rescue response, where the person and dog were taken to safety.

The Hayling team, alongside the Chichester Harbour Master, assisted with welfare checks and it was advised that no medical assistance was needed.

Hayling Island Fire and Rescue Service, the RNLI and HART also attended the scene.