Cruiser with two on board towed to safety on Lough Derg

Two people aboard a 32-foot cruiser were rescued by Lough Derg Lifeboat last night.

Cruiser with two on board towed to safety on Lough Derg

Two people aboard a 32-foot cruiser were rescued by Lough Derg Lifeboat last night.

The vessel ran aground on Sandy Bottom in Dromineer Bay.

Valentia Coast Guard requested lifeboat assistance at 8.05pm and the lifeboat was longside the vessel eight minutes later.

The cruiser, with two people and their dog on board, was towed to safety.

[comment]Map showing lifeboat launches in Ireland and UK in last 24 hours.[/comment]

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