A MAN has been taken to hospital after suffering a suspected heart attack aboard an angling vessel near Frinton-on-Sea.
Thames Coastguard were contacted at 10am this morning following reports a man, who is thought to be in his late 60s, had fallen ill aboard the vessel.
A spokeswoman said they tasked the Frinton RNLI all weather lifeboat to attend the incident.
They met with the vessel and the man was then taken to hospital by land ambulance.
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