Largs Volunteers Launch to a submerged dinghy

Following a report of a sinking dinghy in Millport Bay, Isle of Great Cumbrae ,
Largs Lifeboat R A Wilson and her volunteer crew launched and made haste to the scene.
On arrival and after a close inspection it became clear that this boat which was semi - submerged had been in this condition for quite some time.
Having established that no one was with or involved with the vessel and carefully considered the conditions found, the lifeboat returned to station to be made ready for her next service.

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