Crew member rescued after medical emergency at sea

A crew member had to be evacuated from a Norwegian supply ship after a medical emergency onboard.

Lifeboat volunteers made the rescue in gale force winds and "very poor visibility" 10 miles (16km) off the coast of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, on New Year's Day.

RNLI Great Yarmouth and Gorleston said it safely located the affected boat after being tasked by Humber Coastguard at about 05:15 GMT.

"The lifeboat then headed back to Great Yarmouth where the casualty was handed over to the awaiting ambulance crew," a spokesman said.

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