Cardigan RNLI lifeboat called out to assist boat with engine problems

The alarm was raised by HM Coastguard at 3.51pm and the volunteer RNLI crew were at the scene at 4:05pm.

The fishing boat had lost power and was drifting between Cardigan Island and the mainland. Another boat, which was already in the area, stayed with the stricken vessel until the lifeboat arrived.

By the time the lifeboat reached the fishing boat, it's crew had managed to restart their engines and the vessel was escorted back into the mooring at Patch by the RNLI lifeboat.

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