Helensburgh RNLI crews rescue two people on broken down boat

The Helensburgh lifeboat crews were called to an early morning rescue <i>(Image: Helensburgh RNLI)</i>
The Helensburgh lifeboat crews were called to an early morning rescue (Image: Helensburgh RNLI)
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CREWS at Helensburgh lifeboat rescued two people on a broken down craft in an early morning call out.

The Coastguard requested the launch of the town's lifeboat on Tuesday, July 22, to assist a fast rescue craft with two people onboard.


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The boat had broken down near James Watt Dock in Greenock.

Crew assembled and launched at around 7.30am and upon reaching the disabled boat, took it in tow to the dock before returning to the station.

The lifeboat was later refuelled and ready for service again by 9.30am.

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