Second shout in a week for Penarth's busy RNLI crews.

The larger Atlantic lifeboat was launched to assist a motor cruiser that had broken down in the Sully Bay area. The vessel was quickly located and a tow was established and the vessel was towed to the safety of Cardiff Bay barrage.

Jason Dunlop, lifeboat operations manager for Penarth RNLI station said, 'this call out is a timely reminder for boat owners to check that their boats are prepared for going to sea, especially in this cold spell.'

This was the second call out in a matter of days for the Penarth volunteers.

For more information please contact Andy Berry, Lifeboat Press Officer for Penarth RNLI, on 07951 051128.

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