Dawn callout for Pwllheli RNLI inshore lifeboat
In the early hours of Monday (3 June), Pwllheli RNLI D class inshore lifeboat was called to a broken down fishing boat off Mynydd Tir y Cwmwd, Llanbedrog.
In the early hours of Monday (3 June), Pwllheli RNLI D class inshore lifeboat was called to a broken down fishing boat off Mynydd Tir y Cwmwd, Llanbedrog.
At 4.25am on Monday, Pwllheli RNLI inshore D class lifeboat was tasked by HM Coastguard to a broken down pleasure fishing craft. The 22ft fishing boat had broken down due to mechanical failure, off Mynydd Tir y Cwmwd, Llanbedrog in calm weather.
On arrival at the scene, the volunteer lifeboat crew assessed the situation and the safety of the crew onboard the vessel. Due to the fact the fishing boat was unable to navigate and return to shore, and there were no other boats nearby on the water who could help, it was decided the only way to return the boat to safety and minimise any danger was to tow it back to Pwllheli Marina.
The fishing vessel’s skipper thanked Pwllheli RNLI saying: ‘The lifeboat crew were absolutely superb!’
Helm on the lifeboat, Dave Williams, said: ‘We were called to the fishing boat off Llanbedrog early this morning. The casualty vessel had two people on board and was anchored in calm seas.
'Although they were anchored and the water was calm at the time, the only way to return this boat safely was to establish a tow and bring them back to shore. We secured a line and safely towed the boat back to Pwllheli Marina.
‘The two people onboard were wearing lifejackets, and they did the right thing by calling 999 and asking for the Coastguard when they found themselves in difficulty.’
The lifeboat returned to the station at 6.20am where it was washed down, refuelled and made ready for service by the volunteer shore crew.
If you get into difficulty or spot someone else in trouble, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
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