THE RNLI in Carrybridge carried out a rescue of a small fishing boat over the weekend.
A RNLI spokesperson said: “At 5.34pm on Sunday, March 7, Carrybridge RNLI’s inshore lifeboat was launched to a vessel with two people on board that had developed engine difficulties approximately one mile south of Share Discovery Village.
"Winds were south-westerly, Force Two. Visibility was good with overcast conditions.
"The lifeboat arrived with the casualty vessel that had secured to a navigation marker. The volunteer crew checked the wellbeing of the people on the casualty boat, and found they were okay.
"With the owner’s permission, a tow was established with the casualty vessel, and the boat was then towed back to Corradillar.
"Whilst the lifeboat was returning to the station, the crew came across a 12ft section of a tree floating in the main navigation channel, that was posing a significant risk to other water users.
“The crew were able to remove this object from the water to allow for safe navigation."
Speaking following the call-out, Stephen Scott, Lifeboat Operations Manager at Carrybridge RNLI, advised all boat users: ‘‘At this time of year when there isn’t much boat movement on the water, it is especially important before setting out to plan your journey, have the relevant charts required, lifejackets for all on board and a means of calling for assistance if you find yourself in trouble.
“If you see someone in trouble on the water, or are in difficulties yourself, the number to dial is 999 or 112, and ask for the coastguard.”