Aith RNLI lifeboat Roger and Joy Freeman tows yacht to safety
The RNLI Roger and Joy Freeman was called out at approximately 9:47am, on Saturday 29 July, to attend the Leona, a yacht which had reported engine problems.
The voluntary crew arrived at the 14metre yacht, which was drifting just off Hamnavoe, at Papa Stour, and proceeded to connect a tow. They then towed the vessel to West Burrafirth, and the yacht tied up there.
The lifeboat then made its way back to the station at Aith, returning around 1pm.Key facts about the RNLI
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