A heroic lifeboat crew from Dublin were on hand to save a yacht in trouble on Thursday evening.
Howth RNLI launched the all weather lifeboat to rescue a lone yachtsman whose sailing vessel got into difficulty 15 miles east of Dublin
The yacht had suffered rigging and engine damage and was unable to make way.
The volunteer lifeboat crew took the yacht in tow and brought the casualty vessel to the safety of Poolbeg marina in Dublin Port at 10.45pm.
Fred Connolly, Howth RNLI Lifeboat Coxwain said: “Our volunteer lifeboat crew are always ready to respond to a call for help and we train for situations just like this.
“We were delighted to be able to quickly locate the sailing boat, commence the tow and bring the sailor safely back to Dublin port.”
The RNLI continues to provide an on call 24/7 search and rescue lifeboat service.
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