Small fishing boat towed to safety by Wicklow RNLI during early morning call out
The Inshore lifeboat launched shortly before 3:00am this morning (Thursday 31 January) to assist a small fishing boat with engine failure.
The five-metre vessel with one occupant was located close to shore about half a mile north of Wicklow harbour five minutes after launching.
Weather conditions in the area at the time were sea state calm with fair visibility.
A towline was established, and the boat was towed back to Wicklow harbour. After the man was landed safely ashore, the lifeboat returned to station.
The crew on the call out were (Helm) Graham Fitzgerald, Paul Sillery and Connie O’ Gara.
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, X, TikTok and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.
Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.