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Attempt to Refloat West Cork Yacht This Morning

3rd November 2017
The 32–footer came ashore in the high seas of Storm Ophelia The 32–footer came ashore in the high seas of Storm Ophelia

Attempts to recover a 32–foot that went aground in Schul, West Cork during Storm Ophelia get underway this morning.  

A recovery team is expected to slide the yacht down the rocks and back into the water using inflated rubber bags.

Published in West Cork
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