Rescuers from the Lough Derg RNLI assisted two people after the speedboat they were travelling in encountered mechanical problems in warm weather on Saturday.
On Saturday afternoon, shortly after 4pm, Valentia Coast Guard requested Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat to launch to assist two people on a speedboat that had suffered damage.
It's understood one of the vessel's propellers was damaged and the boat was anchored three miles south of Terryglass Bay.
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Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat Jean Spier launched with helm Owen Cavanagh and crew Tom Hayes, Chris Parker and Joe O’Donoghue on board.
"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," a spokesperson said.
"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."
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