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Lunchtime launch for Largs RNLI

Lifeboats News Release

The pagers of the Largs lifeboat volunteer crew sounded at 1:30pm on Friday 1 November 2024 in response to a tasking from HM Coastguard.

Largs lifeboat launch

RNLI/Claire McRae

Largs lifeboat launch

A motorboat with three people on board was reported to be taking on water near to Largs Yacht Haven.

The volunteer crew quickly assembled at the lifeboat station and launched their inshore lifeboat R.A. Wilson. Proceeding at best speed to the location of the casualty vessel.

On arrival the volunteer helm assessed the situation and due to the close proximity to the ferry route the decision was made to tow the casualty vessel to the nearest safe haven.

On arrival at Largs Yacht Haven, the lifeboat crew and casualty vessel were met by members of Local Coastguard Rescue Team.

Largs lifeboat then returned to the lifeboat station where it was cleaned, refuelled and made ready for service.

Largs lifeboat operations manager, John Griffiths said: ‘If you get into difficulty at sea or along the coast, or spot someone else in trouble, always dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.’

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