Yacht towed to safety by lifeboat

Publication Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012  18:05

Douglas Lifeboat is launched in darkness to go the aid of a yacht
Douglas Lifeboat is launched in darkness to go the aid of a yacht

The crew of yacht have been rescued by the Douglas Lifeboat.

Rescuers were scrambled just before 9pm yesterday after the local boat was reported to be broken down and drifting.

The vessel was found at Little Ness to the south of Douglas and towed back to the harbour.

The three people onboard were unharmed.