NINE people had to be rescued by the RNLI after their boat’s propellor became tangled in Lobster fishing lines.
On Sunday, Lough Swilly RNLI Lifeboat was called by the Irish Coast Guard at 2.18pm to rescue a small fishing boat just off Dunaff Head.
The boat which had nine people on board got into difficulty after its propeller got tangled on lobster pot lines.
The crew commenced a stern tow and took the boat into the shore at Portsalon before returning to Buncrana pier to refuel and get ready for service.
A spokesman for the RNLI urged people to be cautious in the water and added, “Remember if you see someone in difficulty or you require assistance in the water please dial 112 or 999 and ask for the Coast Guard.”
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Posted: 3:45 pm May 24, 2021