A river rescue charity has kept its lifesaving operations running thanks to a loaned tractor.
Humber Rescue, based on Hessle Foreshore, relies on a launch tractor to deploy and recover its two larger lifeboats from the boathouse.
When their main vehicle broke down, Russells, the Malton-based farm machinery supplier, stepped in to loan them a New Holland T6.155 tractor, worth £70,000.
Paul Russell, chief executive of Russells, said: "When we heard about the breakdown, helping Humber Rescue keep operations afloat felt like the right thing to do.
"Humber Rescue plays a vital role on the Humber, and loaning a tractor is a simple way we can support their work and help keep everything running smoothly while repairs take place."
Humber Rescue is one of the UK’s busiest independent lifeboat stations, operating 24/7 without government funding.
Dave Roberts, chairman and trustee at Humber Rescue, said: "We’re grateful to Russells for stepping in so quickly.
"Their support means we can continue to launch as normal and respond when we’re needed."
The tractor will remain with the team for the next few weeks while repairs are carried out on their own vehicle.
Humber Rescue is a volunteer-run organisation.
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