RESCUE: Tipperary RNLI crew assist two people on speedboat with damaged propeller

Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to launch on the Bank Holiday Saturday to assist two people on a speedboat that had suffered damage to one of its propellers and was at anchor three miles south of Terryglass Bay.  

At 4.03pm Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat Jean Spier launched with helm Owen Cavanagh and crew Tom Hayes, Chris Parker and Joe O’Donoghue on board. The wind was easterly Force 2, visibility was very good. 

At 4.18pm the lifeboat located the casualty vessel at anchor near Kilgarvan Bay. The lifeboat made a cautious approach and once alongside established that both people on board were safe and unharmed.

Given the location and hot weather, the helm made the decision to take the vessel under tow to safe harbour at Kilgarvan Quay. 

Peter Kennedy, Deputy Launching Authority at Lough Derg RNLI advises boat users "to remain with the navigation channel, and in warm weather remember to take plenty of water for your journey".