A lifeboat was called to assist a fishing vessel with three people on board after it ran aground in the approach to Blakeney Harbour.

Eastern Daily Press: The Wells All Weather Lifeboat launched from its boathouse at 5.42pm on Thursday to help the fishing vessel, called Effie, which had re-floated on the incoming tide. Photo: Wells LifeboatThe Wells All Weather Lifeboat launched from its boathouse at 5.42pm on Thursday to help the fishing vessel, called Effie, which had re-floated on the incoming tide. Photo: Wells Lifeboat (Image: Archant)

The Wells All Weather Lifeboat launched from its boathouse at 5.42pm on Thursday to help the fishing vessel, called Effie, which had re-floated on the incoming tide.

Shortly after the lifeboat arrived on scene, the fishing vessel's engine started to overheat and had to be switched off to avoid further damage.

A tow was attached to the fishing vessel and it was taken back towards Wells-next-the-Sea harbour.

At 6.36pm the lifeboat and fishing vessel returned to the harbour.