Rescue mission after fishing vessel runs aground on Inis Meáin Island

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A 12-metre fishing boat ran aground during the early hours of this morning off the coast of Donegal

At approximately 6am this morning, the Rescue Coordination Centre at Malin Head received a distress call from a 12-metre fishing vessel with 4 people onboard off the coast of Gaoth Dobhair. 

The vessel had run aground on Inis Meáin Island. 

The Sligo based Helicopter R118, Arranmore all-weather lifeboat and Bunbeg Coast Guard Unit were immediately tasked.

The R118 recovered all 4 casualties from the vessel and landed them ashore at Donegal Airport. The Irish Coast Guard understand all casualties are doing well and no medical attention was required.

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