The incident occurred over the weekend
A lifeboat rescued two people from a ‘stranded’ vessel at Upper Lough Erne in Co Fermanagh.
At 6.30pm on Saturday, July 26, volunteers from Carrybridge RNLI launched a rescue operation after reports of two adults stranded on a 10 metre vessel.
The pair were found on a boat one mile from the Share Holiday Village in a safe condition wearing lifejackets.
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Crews from the volunteer lifeboat assessed the casualty vessel for any damage, and discovered the propulsion mechanism was entangled with heavy weed growth, prompting them to tow the boat into deeper water.
The boat’s sea worthiness was checked by the lifeboat crew, and all was found to be in working order. It then proceeded with its onward journey.
Lough Erne Coastguard Rescue Team were also requested by Belfast Coastguard to divert from an earlier tasking to assist in this rescue.
Speaking following the call out, RNLI spokesperson Chris Cathcart, said: ‘‘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 checks on your vessel, as currently there is a lot of extra weed growth on Upper Lough Erne, and it is worth watching for these areas of heavier growth in order to avoid them.
“Have a means of calling for assistance if you find yourself in trouble and have lifejackets for all on board. 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.’’
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