Lough Derg RNLI launched following a report of a vessel aground at Kylenoe Rocks
At 7.01pm (Sunday 29 May) Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat was requested to launch by Valentia Coast Guard, following a report of two adults in difficulty after their 18ft motor boat went aground at Kylenoe Rocks, at the northern end of Lough Derg.
The lifeboat located the casualty vessel at Kylenoe Rocks with two people on board, both wearing their lifejackets. An RNLI crew member waded into the boat and reassured the two people on board. The boat had suffered damage to the propeller on their outboard engine, and so they had taken it off the transom and into the boat.
Once the boat was off the rocks and towed into safe water, the lifeboat took it under an alongside tow to Terryglass Harbour, where it was taken out of the water.
The lifeboat returned to Station and was ready for service again at 9.45pm.
Lough Derg RNLI Deputy Launching Authority, Brian Hanly advises all boat users to carry a means of communication and 'in case of emergency dial 999 or 112 and ask for Marine Rescue'. Deputy Launching Authority, Brian Hanly advises all boat users to carry a means of communication and 'in case of emergency dial 999 or 112 and ask for Marine Rescue'.
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