Clifden RNLI Tow Fishing Boat to Safety

Clifden RNLI’s all weather lifeboat launched to go to the aid of a 30 foot fishing vessel with propellor damage at lunchtime today ( Wednesday June 19th).

The boat was located between High Island and Cruagh Island at the time of the incident with a single fisherman on board. It was taken under tow by Clifden’s all weather lifeboat Mersey Class 12-33 Fisherman’s Friend and returned safely to shore.

The Clifden RNLI lifeboat was launched in a westerly force 3-4 wind under relief coxswain Carl Perrin from Ilfracombe RNLI who is providing cover to the area while Clifden RNLI’s coxswains are receiving updated training.

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