Rescuers bring runaway speedboat under control

A crew had to jump aboard an unmanned runaway speedboat heading for a busy pier, in what was one of four dramatic rescues Baltimore RNLI performed in just 24 hours.

The first alarm was raised at 4.10pm on Friday when two men, who were practicing manoeuvres in the harbour, were flung into the sea from their rib after its steering wheel came off.

Sea conditions were rough with south-easterly force 5-6 winds. The unmanned rib continued to circle at speeds of up to 20 knots, and moving in an easterly direction towards the pier.