Penarth RNLI volunteers race to stricken fishing boat
There was to be no Saturday morning lie in for Penarth's lifeboat crew volunteers.
The boat was quickly located and it was confirmed that both people on board were safe and well.
An alongside tow was established and the vessel taken to safety in Cardiff Bay. This was a relatively quick shout for the Penarth volunteers, with the lifeboat returning to station shortly after 10am. The lifeboat was washed, refueled and made ready for service, and crew members returned to start their weekends.
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