Crosshaven RNLI assist powerboat with two people onboard
The volunteers of Crosshaven RNLI were paged at 5.51pm this evening (Sunday 19 July) to go to the aid of a broken down vessel, East of Power Head.
First reports were that the 23ft powerboat with 2 people on board had broken down and was at anchor awaiting help.
Enroute, the lifeboat crew was informed by the Coast Guard that the casualty had managed to restart their engine and was slowly making for Ballycotton and would be obliged for the lifeboat to escort the vessel into the harbour.
The lifeboat crew were happy to oblige and saw the vessel safely moored in the harbour at Ballycotton.
Commenting on the incident, helm, Crosshaven RNLI Helm Ian Venner said: 'The vessel's owner did everything by the book and called the problem into the Coast Guard immediately and then anchored the vessel.'
Launch crew on this call out were Sandra Farrell, Susanne Deane, Richie Leonard and Caomhe Foster. The lifeboat returned to station at 8pm.
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