RNLI Douglas lifeboat called out to assist in search for missing yacht
RNLI Douglas lifeboat was launched today (4 June) at 5.04pm at the request of Holyhead Coastguard to assist in the search for a missing yacht.
The yacht was successfully located by RNLI Lytham St Anne's all-weather lifeboat Her Majesty The Queen and taken under tow at which point Douglas lifeboat was stood down to return to station. The lifeboat was re-housed and ready again for service at 6.50pm.
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Caption for one attached photo: Douglas lifeboat Sir William Hillary returning to Douglas after the search.
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