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Lifeboat tows fishing vessel to harbour

Craft's engine failed

Douglas lifeboat went to the aid of a small boat yesterday after it suffered engine failure.

The Sir William Hillary and her volunteer crew went into action shortly after 12.30pm on Sunday when the 5-metre fishing boat called for assistance.

The boat with two people aboard was towed back to Douglas safely from the southern end of Port Soderick Bay.

Nobody was hurt in the incident.

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