Lifeboat called into action

Lough Derg RNLI was called out on Tuesday afternoon to assist two adults and two children when their boat had got into difficulty after a rope got stuck round its propellers, by Williamstown Harbour.

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The lifeboat arrived on scene and quickly established that the two adults and two children on board the casualty vessel were unharmed and wearing their lifejackets. The skipper had dropped anchor near Williamstown Harbour, Co.Clare when he discovered his propellers were fouled by astern lines.

 

Once volunteer crew had checked the boat and were satisfied there was no damage, they took the casualty vessel under an astern tow to Dromineer Harbour. Before entering the harbour, the crew changed to an alongside tow for greater maneuverability in the testing conditions.Liam Maloney, Lough Derg RNLI Operation Manager and Peter Hooker, Lifeboat Medical Advisor met the lifeboat in the harbour to receive lines as the lifeboat brought the casualty vessel safely alongside the mooring.

 

Speaking following the call out, Eleanor Hooker, Lough Derg RNLI Helm said: “We would advise boat users to always check weather forecast before going out on the lake and carry a means of calling for help. If you get into difficulty call 999 or 112 an ask for the Coast Guard.”