Stranraer RNLI volunteers search for fishing boat
Stranraer RNLI inshore lifeboat Sheila MacDonald was requested to launch by HM Coastguard, following concerns for a local fishing vessel that had been reported overdue on 10 June.
The volunteer crew assembled promptly in the evening and launched to begin a search south to north of Lochryan. As rescue assets were mobilising, the vessel was sighted south of Portpatrick Harbour and was subsequently able to make its own way safely back into harbour.
With the vessel and those on board accounted for and requiring no assistance, all responding emergency service assets were stood down.
Also tasked to the incident were Portpatrick Lifeboat, Coastguard Rescue Helicopter R199, and Coastguard Rescue Teams from HM Coastguard - Portpatrick, Stranraer coastguard and HM Coastguard - Drummore.
Stranraer RNLI says: ‘This incident highlights the importance of reporting concerns early when a vessel is overdue. We are pleased that the vessel was located safe and well, resulting in a positive outcome for all involved.’
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Jim Ryder, volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for Stranraer RNLI, [email protected]
Richard Smith, RNLI Regional Communications Manager for Scotland, 07826 900639, [email protected]
Martin Macnamara, RNLI Regional Communications Lead for Scotland, 07920 365929, [email protected]
Suzanne O’Brien, RNLI Comms Placement for Scotland, 07483 494407, [email protected]
RNLI Press Office, 01202 336789, [email protected]
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