Islay RNLI called to fouled yacht

Five Islay RNLI volunteer crew launched the all-weather lifeboat The Helmut Schroder of Dunlossit II. Upon reaching the casualty vessel the lifeboat crew found that yacht’s crew had managed to free the boat from the fishing gear. With no further assistance required the lifeboat was stood down and returned to station.

The lifeboat was safely moored back at Port Askaig and was ready for service by 1.05pm.

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