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Enniskillen RNLI assist 7 people and a dog during two incidents
As the month of June drew to a close, Enniskillen RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, the John and Jean Lewis, was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, to assist with two separate incidents. The volunteer crew were tasked on Sunday 21 June and Sunday 28 June to assist vessels on Lower Lough Erne
On Sunday 21 June the volunteer crew were tasked shortly before midnight to a report that 5 people onboard a speed boat needed assistance.
Weather was good with force 2 easterly winds.
The crew located the casualty vessel and found that it was experiencing engine failure. A decision was made to take the vessel under tow. This was deemed the safest option by crew. The vessel was towed to Muckross jetty as vessel could not be secured and would cause potential hazard.
Everyone onboard were safe and well. The lifeboat returned to station at 3am and was made ready for service again.
Speaking following the call out, Enniskillen Lifeboat Helm, Paul Keown, said, “As we come into the busy season, when more people are making the most of our waterways, we would ask all water users to carry out regular maintenance to their vessels, plan your route ahead, making sure to check the navigational marks on the water and have a means of calling for assistance if you find yourself in trouble.”
On Sunday 28 June shortly after 10am, the crew were tasked to a boat taking on water in the area of Crevinishaughy.
Weather was cloudy with squally showers and force 5 south westerly winds.
The volunteer crew located the casualty vessel, which had been brought into the north jetty by another two boats and was secured there. The two people onboard and their dog were assessed and deemed to be safe and well. They were brought to safety to Castle Archdale Marina.
Speaking following the call out, Enniskillen Lifeboat Helm, Stephen Ingram, said “Thank you to the two gentlemen who assisted with the situation. We were pleased to be of assistance. If you see someone or something in trouble on the water or are in difficulties yourself the number to dial is: 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.’’
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