Dun Laoghaire RNLI rescues a 16ft speed boat with three people onboard
Dun Laoghaire RNLI responded to a speedboat with three people onboard late yesterday evening (Thursday June 28) when their boat became stranded in Killiney Bay.
The volunteer lifeboat crew was requested to launch their all-weather lifeboat at 10.55pm following a report from the Irish Coast Guard.
The weather conditions were idyllic with clear skies and good visibility.
The lifeboat crew successfully towed the speedboat and the three uninjured party members safely back to Dun Laoghaire Harbour.
Commenting after the call out, Dun Laoghaire RNLI Coxswain Mark McGibney said:
‘The good weather has seen a surge in the volume of people taking to the water which is great to see but we want to remind everyone to always be vigilant and respect the water.’
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