RNLI Tighnabruaich first rescue launch of 2020

The RNLI's four volunteer crew aboard the James and Helen Mason were on hand to help the vessel back to safe waters while local Coastguard crews, including volunteers from the neighbouring Kames station, supported from the shore ensuring the wellbeing of the stricken vessels crew.

The vessel itself was checked for damage and carried out tests to ensure it was able to continue and, accompanied by the lifeboat, proceeded on its journey toward Tarbert.

Lifeboat helm Garry Coyle advised "anyone experiencing difficulties at sea should contact the Coastguard in the first instance".

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