Larne RNLI responds to concern fishing boat could drift into shipping channel

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Larne RNLI came to the aid of two people in a 17ft fishing boat with suspected engine issues at Islandmagee on Monday.

The inshore lifeboat was launched, at the request of Belfast Coastgurd, and made its way towards the casualty vessel which had dropped their anchor at Browns Bay as the people onboard were concerned they could drift into a shipping channel.

Upon reaching the casualty vessel, a volunteer crew member was put onboard to ensure that the two people were safe and well and to establish a tow line so that the boat could be brought into the shelter of Ballylumford harbour.

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