COWES RNLI Lifeboat was called by coastguards to help a yacht which was drifting into busy shipping lanes in the Solent yesterday evening (Tuesday).

The crew were paged at 5.10pm when the yacht's propeller became fouled east of Cowes.

However, just before the launch of the lifeboat was due to take place, the yacht crew managed to clear the obstruction and the launch was cancelled.