The volunteer crew at Union Hall RNLI were requested to launch their inshore Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat Christine and Raymond Fielding at 12.15pm on Monday (13 June) to a 10m fishing vessel with two people onboard that had got propped off The Stags.
The lifeboat, under helm Michael Limrick with crew Paddy Moloney and Darren Collins, launched eight minutes later from the West Cork fishing village in a westerly breeze with moderate sea conditions.
Once on scene, the lifeboat crew carried out an assessment and it was determined, due to the casualty vessel being propped, that a tow should be established. The vessel was towed to the nearest safe port of Union Hall arriving at 2.35pm.
Following the callout, Jim Moloney, Union Hall RNLI deputy launching authority said: “It is always advisable to call the coastguard on 112/999 if you see someone in trouble on or near the water — wear a lifejacket, carry a means of communication, wear suitable clothing for the trip at sea and enjoy your time on the coast over the coming months.”