Wells RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat, Duke of Edinburgh, was called into action by HM Coastguard at 10.29am yesterday (August 4) to assist a 26ft vessel with two people onboard. The stricken cruiser had lost all power and was drifting, creating a hazard for nearby vessels. The lifeboat reached the stricken boat in less than 10 minutes (Image: Wells RNLI)With no other vessels available to help, the situation was becoming "increasingly perilous". Wells RNLI approaching the stranded vessel (Image: Wells RNLI)A tow was established at 11.02am and the cruiser was guided safely back to Blakeney harbour. Wells RNLI's Shannon lifeboat returned to Wells, was cleaned, refuelled and ready for service again by 1.50pm.