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Troubled trawler arrives ashore

Shark Trawler - Rescued off Donegal Coast - Photo Courtesy of RNLI
Shark Trawler - Rescued off Donegal Coast - Photo Courtesy of RNLI

A fishing vessel, which caught fire off the Donegal coast yesterday, has arrived back in Killybegs this evening.

The tug Nomad brought the Scottish vessel Shark to shore. 

A helicopter from Sligo, a lifeboat from Arranmore and the L E Eithne took part in a rescue operation yesterday.

Nine of the 16 crew were winched to safety yesterday evening.

One crewman was brought by lifeboat to receive medical attention. He is being treated at Letterkenny General Hospital.

Commenting on the call-out Philip McCauley of Arranmore RNLI lifeboat said, 'The crew of the fishing vessel were very lucky.'