The scene in Kinsale harbour on Sunday where the RNLI lifeboat and other craft assist the sinking motorboat. Photo: Virginia Good
Quick thinking led to the rescue of two children and three adults in Kinsale harbour at the weekend. On the 21/06/09 at 5:17pm, a 'classic' 20 foot motor boat sank with five were on board. Afloat.ie reader Virginia Good has been in touch to say all were rescued by a passing ski boat minutes before it sank. The RNLI arrived at the scene, attaching a buoy to the floating remains. See our photos over the fold:
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