Early Hours Rescue Brings Three People To Safety

Wicklow RNLI towed a vessel to safety after its engine developed mechanical issues 11 miles southeast of Wicklow Harbour late last night.

A late night rescue off Wicklow shores is prompting a reminder to anyone going on the water to bring a suitable means of calling for assistance.

Wicklow RNLI brought three people to safety in the early hours of this morning. Their boat engine developed mechanical issues southeast of Wicklow Harbour late last night.

The volunteer lifeboat crew located the boat 30 minutes after launching. The vessel was then towed to the nearest safe port at Wicklow Harbour, and secured at the east pier shortly after 2am.

Speaking after the call out, Mick Nolan of Wicklow RNLI said:

This was a quick response by our volunteer crew with their training and equipment providing a successful outcome for all. I’d like to remind anyone going on the water in this good weather to have a suitable means of calling for assistance. If you see anyone in trouble on the water, please call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.