#RNLI - Lough Swilly RNLI in Co Donegal launched its lifeboats three times in the last week to three separate incidents.
The first was on Tuesday last (24 September) when the station’s volunteer crew was requested to launch its inshore Atlantic 85 lifeboat in the afternoon to assist a leisure craft that had caught its propeller on a mooring line in Leanan Bay.
On Saturday (28 September), the Atlantic 85 responded to go to the aid of a pleasure craft with mechanical difficulties from Portsalon to Fahan Marina, a distance of eight miles.
At the same time on Saturday, the station’s all-weather Tyne class lifeboat was tasked following a report from a member of the public that a number of kayakers were thought to be far off shore from Malin Head.
The lifeboat was subsequently stood down before reaching the scene as the RV Celtic Explorer - which was in the vicinity - checked with the kayakers, who reported that they were in no danger and on route to Inistrahull Island.
Speaking following the busy week, Lough Swilly RNLI deputy launching authority Eunan McConnell said: "Last week’s spell of good weather saw an increase in water-based activity in the area as people enjoyed the last rays of the summer sun.
"Whilst the station’s lifeboats were tasked to several incidents during the week, thankfully all ended well and everyone was brought home safely."