Lough Ree RNLI tow 48-foot motor cruiser with eight people onboard off rocks
Volunteer lifeboat crew from Lough Ree RNLI were called to assist eight people last Wednesday afternoon (25 May) after their motor cruiser ran aground on a shoal north of Inch Turk on Lough Ree.
Weather conditions at the time were described as bright with a northerly Force 2 gentle breeze and calm waters.
The lifeboat launched within minutes and made its way to the scene, where the crew assessed the situation. No one was in any immediate danger and there was no sign of damage to the boat. The lifeboat crew set up a towline and moved the vessel into safe water, where the engine was started and the steering was checked for damage. Under their own power, the group of holiday-makers then proceeded towards Hodson Bay.
Speaking following the call out, Damien Delaney, Lough Ree RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager said: ‘Our lifeboat crew responded swiftly and were happy to assist and bring the vessel into safe water.’
Lough Ree RNLI are holding an Open Day at the Lifeboat Station at Coosan Point on Saturday 11 June from 12 noon to 4pm. Meet the crew, tour the station, see the lifeboat and join in the fun – face painting, colouring, games, goodies and lots more. All welcome.
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