Irish Naval service involved in rescue operation off Fanad Head


The Irish Naval service assisted in a rescue operation off the coast of Donegal on Saturday.
LÉ Ciara responded to a PAN PAN distress call from a small craft with two people onboard, taking on water approximately 9 nautical miles north of Fanad Head.
The vessel was located and station maintained until Lough Swilly RNLI took it under tow.
Lough Swilly RNLI was launched at 4:55pm and towed the vessel before landing it at Buncrana pier with its crew safely.
LÉ Ciara was stood down and resumed Maritime Defence & Security Operations patrol.

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