#rnli – Crosshaven RNLI lifeboat was launched from Cork Harbour at 3.35pm this afternoon to a report of a 21' open crabber boat aground on the rocks East of Trabolgan with 1 person on board.
The skipper of the vessel had earlier caught his propellor in fishing gear and with the tide filling was driven onto the rocky shoreline.
Another fishing vessel stood by until the lifeboat arrived on scene. Crosshaven RNLI Volunteer Crew member Brian Ring entered the water with a tow rope and swam to the casualty and made fast the towline.
The lifeboat eventually dragged the boat off the rocks where the vessel was further checked for leaks and damage before handing over the tow to the stand by vessel, which was also going to Aghada village. Crosshaven Lifeboat then escorted both vessels into the harbour before returning to station at 5.40pm. Other crew on this service were Aidan O'Connor and Alan Barton.