New Quay RNLI lifeboat called to assist fishing vessel
New Quay all-weather lifeboat was launched just after 11am today (24 April) to assist a fishing boat which had lost all engine power.
The fishing vessel was five miles north of New Quay head, with one person on board and was drifting with no power. The all-weather lifeboat was launched and proceeded to the scene.
The lifeboat took the vessel in tow and returned it to New Quay.
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