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Carrybridge RNLI assists 10 people in two separate rescues
CARRYBRIDGE RNLI has assisted ten people over two rescues in Fermanagh in recent days. At 9.42pm on Thursday, August 14, Carrybridge RNLI's inshore lifeboat, Douglas Euan and Kay Richards was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard, to assess a 6.5 metre vessel with four people on board, which had lost engine power close to the Inishmore Viaduct. Winds were Northwesterly, Force 1. Visibility was good with clear skies and fading light. The volunteer crew located the casualty vessel approx. one mile northwest of Knockninny public jetty and came alongside. They assessed the four people on board who were safe and well and assisted to make sure they were all safely wearing lifejackets. After checking the vessel, it was found that the engine stopped due to it being caught up in excess weed growth. With light fading rapidly and due to the vessel's location, the helm deemed the safest option to take was to tow the vessel back to the owner's private jetty at Carrybridge. With the owner's permission the craft was towed back to Carrybridge and handed over to the Lough Erne Coastguard Rescue Team. A few days prior to this at 8.30pm, on Friday, August 8, whilst the lifeboat was out on a training exercise, they were diverted by Belfast Coastguard to assess a five-metre fishing vessel with six people on board North of Naan Island which had broken down and was being assisted by another smaller craft which had been passing by. Winds were Southwesterly, Force 4. Visibility was good with clear skies and fading light. The volunteer lifeboat crew came alongside the casualty craft and assessed the six people on board, who were safe and well. The lifeboat crew assisted in making sure all were wearing the appropriate lifejackets. They assessed the casualty vessel for any damage and water ingress and found all to be in a safe condition, however it was noted by the master of the vessel that their engine had stopped and would not restart again. With nightfall approaching rapidly and to make sure they made it back to shore safely, the helm noted the safest option was to take over the towing of the casualty vessel with the owner's permission and bring them back to the location where they set out from, which was carried out successfully. Speaking following the call out, Chris Cathcart, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer at Carrybridge RNLI said: ''With people making the most of the glorious good weather which we are encountering, we have noticed more people making the most of our wonderful waterways. "We would advise all boat users before setting out on your journey to please plan your route ahead using the relevant charts for the area and carry out regular checks of your current position whilst you proceed. "Carry out regular maintenance to their vessels and have a means of calling for assistance if you find yourself in trouble as well as having lifejackets for all on board. "Currently there is a lot of weed growth on Upper Lough Erne and it is worth watching for areas of heavier growth you would want to avoid. "If you see someone or something in trouble on the water or are in difficulties yourself the number to dial is: 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.''
BBC News
11-08-2025
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- BBC News
Boy rescued after fall from promenade onto rocks at Cowes Week
A boy was rescued by the RNLI after falling from a seafront promenade on to rocks during Cowes crews were called after the child fell off the stone balustrade at the Parade in Cowes, Isle of Wight, on Saturday to reach the casualty and with the tide coming in, the RNLI inshore lifeboat was called and a crew member waded out to rescue boy was transferred to a waiting ambulance but was not badly injured so was able to return to the Parade with his family. Myles Hussey, helm at Cowes RNLI, said: "With the tide rising fast, and the casualty in low water, it was a tricky manoeuvre to get the lifeboat close enough. "I am proud of our volunteer crew and grateful to the ambulance paramedics who worked so seamlessly with us to complete the rescue." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
