EXMOUTH'S all-weather lifeboat was launched on Good Friday after a mayday call was made from a vessel reported to be suffering from electrical problems in the Exe estuary.

EXMOUTH'S all-weather lifeboat was launched on Good Friday after a mayday call was made from a vessel reported to be suffering from electrical problems in the Exe estuary.

The call for help was made from a 17ft Dory boat carrying two children and two adults.

The stricken vessel was towed to the recreation ground by its skipper.