Lerwick lifeboat launched to assist stricken fishing boat

October 19, 2023 0

Lerwick Lifeboat returning to Lerwick Harbour after a call-out previously.

The Lerwick lifeboat has been launched to go to the aid of a fishing boat which has broken down around 60 miles east of Lerwick.

A call came in about the vessel at around 12.20pm.

Lerwick coastguard said it could not give out any more details currently as the incident was still under way.

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