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Assistance to blazing yacht on Easter Scheldt

The 'Mistral' was mobilized to a blazing sailing yacht on the Easter Scheldt on which a fire broke out on Aug 26, 2023, at around 9.15 a.m. near Neeltje Jans. Two KNRM lifeboats, the 'Fred' and the 'Koopmansdank', were fast on scene as they were in the area for an exercise, before the 'Mistral' started extinguishing the fire. At that time, the two people on board the yacht had already been disembarked by a passing boat and were brought ashore by the KNRM, where they were treated by paramedics. The crew of the 'Zeemanshoop' picked up a few firefighters so that they could help to tackle the fire. During the process, a gas bottle exploded on board, and the rescuers were therefore unable to board the boat, which sank at around 10 a.m. Rijkswaterstaat must now ensure that the sunken yacht is salvaged. Report with video: https://www.omroepzeeland.nl/nieuws/15828863/zeiljacht-vliegt-in-brand-op-de-oosterschelde-en-zinkt-twee-opvarenden-gewond