Watch terrifying moment fishermen get winched from boat after it set on fire at sea

This is the terrifying moment a group of fishermen had to be winched to safety after their boat caught fire.

The crew issued a mayday off the coast of Newlyn, Cornwall, when the fishing vessel set alight during Storm Jake on Wednesday.

They managed to put the flames out but three of the men needed medical assistance after it was reported they were suffering from smoke inhalation.

The coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at Newquay winched the crew from the trawler onto the helicopter and they were taken to hospital .The remaining two crew were able to stay on board and take the fishing vessel to Newlyn.

The Lizard RNLI lifeboat escorted the boat to ensure it arrived safely.

Much of the UK was battered by Storm Jake yesterday, after it brought 77mph gale force winds in places.

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