FOUR people - and Lola the dog - were rescued from a broken-down speedboat in Poole Harbour on Wednesday afternoon.
The crew contacted the coastguard shortly before 1pm to report engine problems.
RNLI volunteers stationed at Poole soon arrived to help. A tow was attached to the speedboat and the vessel was brought back to the Poole Quay Boat Haven.
Helm Dave Riley said: "The four occupants were well-prepared.
"All had buoyancy aids on, including Lola the dog, who was given extra cuddles from one of the crew."
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