Lough Swilly RNLI volunteers rescued two people swept out to sea in a dinghy on Sunday evening.
Two people, both in their twenties, had been caught by an offshore wind and swept out from Pollan Bay.
The alarm was raised shortly before 4pm on Sunday, when Malin Head Coast Guard tasked Lough Swilly RNLI to launch both of their lifeboats.
Rescue 118, the Coast Guard helicopter, was also tasked to the scene.
The swift response of the Lough Swilly RNLI crews was crucial.
“There was an off-shore wind blowing, today’s outcome could have been so different,” said Joe Joyce of Lough Swilly RNLI.
Both the all-weather and inshore lifeboats quickly made their way to the location. The casualties were successfully located and taken aboard the Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat. They were then brought safely ashore, where an ambulance and An Garda Síochána were waiting to provide assistance.
Joe Joyce paid tribute to the volunteer crew and said: “There was a lot going on in Buncrana with the Donegal game on, the music festival and the town was really busy. The volunteer crew did well launching both boats so quickly.”
Remember if you’re in difficulty in or on the water or see someone in trouble, dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.
