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A boat on fire off the coast of Cornwall. Black smoke is billowing from the vessel which is engulfed in flames. A lifeboat is approaching it with a person stood on the bow.

Man abandons boat after it catches fire

HM Coastguard says the person onboard abandoned the vessel and was rescued.

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