Video: Barry Nixon
The Lough Swilly RNLI lifeboat was launched last night after reports of three people struggling on an inflatable kayak near Inch Island.
The call came from a concerned member of the public who believed that people were possibly in difficulty near Millbay, at the back of Inch Island.
Fortunately, RNLI volunteers were already attending a meeting at the station, enabling a speedy launch.
The crew quickly made their way to the scene, where they found that the individuals had managed to reach shore safely. After a brief check-in with the group and confirming all was well, the Atlantic 85 lifeboat returned to Ned’s Point to refuel and prepare for its next callout.
Joe Joyce from Lough Swilly RNLI praised the vigilance of the caller:
“I would like to publicly thank the member of the public who contacted the Coast Guard. We would always rather respond and find everything is okay than risk a situation escalating into something more serious.”
As always, if you find yourself in difficulty on or near the water—or if you see someone in trouble—dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.
