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Workington RNLI help fishing boat in distress

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Following yesterday's callout of the Dorothy May White, just two hours later, Workington RNLI's inshore rescue boat was called out.

Workington RNLI's inshore rescue boat the John F Mortimer with three crew wearing white helmets in port

RNLI/Mark Regan

Workington RNLI's inshore rescue boat the John F Mortimer
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Following yesterday's callout of the Dorothy May White, just two hours later, Workington RNLI's inshore rescue boat the John F Mortimer was called out after a 16ft fishing boat got into difficulty just outside the entrance to Workington harbour.

The boat's engine had failed and the two people aboard had managed to get a rope on a nearby dredger Sospan Dau at anchor. However, the falling tide meant the fishing boat could not be put anywhere safely.

The volunteer RNLI crew of the John F Mortimer launched at 3.15pm on August 16 and towed the stricken fishing boat into Workington harbour. The crew returned to the boathouse at around 4pm.

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Nicole Regan
Lifeboat Press Officer, Workington Lifeboat Station

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