A British yacht had to be taken into tow Wednesday morning by Salvamento Marítimo and brought into Marina del Este.

The occupant, an 85-year-old loan yachtsman, literally called for help when he was not far off the beach, according to Salvamento Marítimo.

The rescue launch Salvamar Hamal, together with a RIB (LS Argos) from Cruz Roja were sent to his aid.

Upon reaching Marina de Este the British man was given a medical check up on the spot, without it being necessary to take him to the Almuñécar medical centre.

(News: Herradura, Costa Tropical, Granada, Andalucia)