RNLI crews in Cork mad e adaring rescue over the weekend after a crew got into a trouble when their vessel caught fire.
Baltimore RNLI launched their all-weather life boat shortly after 3.30pm on Saturday after the Coast Guard reported a boat fire in Horseshoe Harbour, Sherkin Island off the coast of West Cork..
Once rescuers arrived at the scene the occupants of the rib had thankfully already been removed to another vessel and all were safe.
Volunteer crew members from the lifeboat used the onboard fire hose on the burning vessel but unfortunately the rib was beyond recovery and it sank a short time later.
The lifeboat returned to the station, arriving at around 4.07pm.
According to RNLI conditions at sea during the call were calm with a south-westerly force 2-3 wind, no sea swell and good visibility.
Speaking following the call out, Kate Callanan, Baltimore RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer thank members ofr the help and reminded people to seek help immediately if they get into trouble in the water.
She said: "There were a number of vessels in the immediate vicinity at the time this fire broke out and Baltimore RNLI would like to thank those who assisted in bringing the occupants of the rib to safety.
"If you get into difficulty at sea or on the coast, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard."
