COASTGUARD and lifeboat teams came to the rescue for three people in a dinghy who were struggling in Christchurch Harbour.
The emergency service team were contacted shortly before 5pm on Friday, July 29.
A crew from Southbourne Coastguard were tasked to reports of the dinghy in difficulty.
They supported colleagues from RNLI Mudeford Lifeboat Station in responding to the incident.
A spokesperson for the coastguard rescue team said: “The dinghy had taken on water and was recovered by RNLI Mudeford lifeboat to the safety of the harbour along with the occupants.
“Safety advice was given after which we stood down.”
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