Dinghy Rescue off Ramsey

Two people had to be rescued after they were stranded a mile out from Ramsey.

Ramsey RNLI was paged by Belfast Coastguard just after 6pm on Monday after reports a dinghy was in trouble.

The crew quickly mobilised and went to the aid of the three-metre inflatable dinghy with two people on board.

Posting on Facebook, Ramsey RNLI said: ‘The casualty was approximately one mile away from the harbour entrance.  At the time of the incident sea conditions were slight with a moderate south westerly wind.

‘The volunteer lifeboat crew of the all-weather RNLB Ann and James Ritchie 2, under the command of Coxswain Jason Colley, launched at 6.19pm and reached the casualty at 6.25pm.

‘After establishing that the casualties were unharmed they were brought back to Ramsey Harbour. The lifeboat was recovered at 7.15pm, washed down and made ready for service.’