Storm Evert: Helicopter rescues and sleeping in carson July 30, 2021 at 5:44 pm

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People were airlifted from at least four yachts as gale force winds battered south-west England.

Storm Evert has caused significant disruption in south-west England, with a coastguard rescue helicopter airlifting people from at least four yachts.

Meanwhile campers in Perranporth, Cornwall, had to spend Thursday night in their cars because of gale force winds.

There was a Met Office yellow wind warning for the region, including gusts of up to 75mph (121km/h).

Read more: Storm Evert prompts multiple rescues in South West

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