Northern Ireland

Video: RNLI rescue after yacht's engine fails

The rescue happened after the yacht got into difficulty yesterday afternoon 
The rescue happened after the yacht got into difficulty yesterday afternoon  The rescue happened after the yacht got into difficulty yesterday afternoon 

The RNLI in Larne rescued three people from a yacht in Co Antrim yesterday.

They were called on after reports a 36ft yacht was experiencing engine trouble near the entrance to Larne Lough.

The lifeboat crew established a towline before the lifeboat brought the yacht into the safety of Larne harbour. The all-weather lifeboat was met by the station’s inshore lifeboat which assisted to place the boat safely on the mooring.

Speaking following the call out, Larne RNLI Coxswain Frank Healy said: ‘All the crew training was put into action today to carry out a safe and efficient rescue.

"An excellent team effort ensured that the tow line was set up speedily and the yacht with two adults and a child onboard was safely on its mooring without delay."