By Dan Walsh
Rosslare Harbour RNLI lifeboat was launched following a request by the Irish Coast Guard at 5.26pm last Sunday and shortly afterwards reached the scene two miles north of Rosslare Harbour where a 15-metre-long fishing vessel had an entangled propeller.
The crew of the rescued vessel were wearing flotation devices and were safe and well. The weather was clear with slight seas and good visibility.
Having assessed the situation and consulted with the five crew onboard, a decision was made to tow the vessel to Rosslare Harbour. A tow line was secured, and the vessel was safely towed to the harbour.
Jamie Ryan, Rosslare Harbour RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager said: “I would like to commend the crew of the fishing vessel for wearing their flotation safety devices and for carrying communication equipment. It is essential that sailors and fishers contact the Coast Guard when in difficulty. To do this call 999 or 112.”
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