Four Donegal fishermen were rescued when their trawler sank off the Donegal coast. The Portrush lifeboat, an Aer Corps helicopter, Malin Head Radio and a United States submarine were all involved in the rescue.

Report shows rescued fishermen disembarking Portrush lifeboat.

Interview with Derek Chambers Cox, Portrush Lifeboat, on the rescue operation.

The reporter is Tommie Gorman.

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