Stonehaven RNLI respond to jet skier in trouble
Stonehaven RNLI volunteer called to a jet skier in Stonehaven Bay.
The crew launched the Atlantic 75 'Miss Betty' with three crew on board and made speed to the stricken skier. On arrival at the casualty, it was discovered that his jet ski had broken down and he was unable to make his way back to shore.
The crew set up a tow and assisted the skier aboard the lifeboat. They then towed the ski back to the harbour.
The casualty was uninjured but very grateful to the crew for there assistance. The boat was then refuelled and made ready for service once again.
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