Kilrush RNLI’s volunteer crew launched their inshore lifeboat on Friday morning (10 November) to assist two people onboard a fishing vessel that was adrift in challenging conditions.
At 9am, the lifeboat launched at the request of Valentia Coast Guard to a report that a fishing vessel had lost power and was drifting close to the busy shipping channel of the Shannon Estuary.
The crew located the nine-metre fishing vessel with two people onboard south-west of Kilredaun Head.
Having assessed the situation, it was decided to establish a tow line which was done in a challenging sea state and the casualty vessel was towed to Carrigaholt Pier in four- to five-metre swells.
Once the casualty vessel was safely secured, Kilrush RNLI returned to station at 10.30am.
Commenting on the call-out, Charlie Glynn, Kilrush lifeboat press officer said: “Weather conditions were challenging but our volunteer crews are well prepared and trained for each eventuality.
“We are fortunate to have such a dedicated team of volunteers at Kilrush Lifeboat Station who are ready to drop everything at a moment’s notice to save lives at sea. Pease remember if you see someone in danger in the water, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.”