Lifeboat crews from Gosport have been called into action and towed a 33 ft boat to safety after it became stranded.

June has marked the start of an already busy summer for the Gosport And Fareham Inshore Rescue Service with crews being called out three times in just a single day.

Sunday saw the team kick into action at around 15:30 when a call was received to say a 33-foot ketch was stranded and needed to be towed to safety.

The team had two further call outs on Sunday with all recues being a success.

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A Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service spokesperson said: “As we head into the summer months, we often see a rise in callouts.

“You only have to look at the weather to understand why people are drawn to the sea.

“This trio of incidents highlights our commitment, as an independent charity, to supporting our local community and keeping the Solent safe.”