Douglas RNLI lifeboat launched following reported sighting of distress flares
Douglas RNLI lifeboat was launched yesterday (14 July) at 11.34pm following the report of distress flares being seen off Douglas.
At the direction of the Coastguards, the search began. After two hours with nothing being found the Coastguard helicopter Rescue 936 joined the search which then continued for another two and a half hours.
At 3.55am this morning (15 July) with nothing untoward being found both lifeboat and helicopter were stood down, the lifeboat returning to Douglas to be re-housed and made ready again for service.
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Caption for attached photo: Douglas all-weather lifeboat Marine Engineer being launched to commence search. Credit: RNLI/Michael Howland
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