Galway RNLI Saves Sailor in Rough Seas | Galway News

Galway RNLI crew pulled off a daring rescue Sunday when a sailor’s boat ran aground near Aughinish—thanks to a lucky timing twist, the lifeboat was already out for training and arrived in just 15 minutes. The sailor, wearing a lifejacket and anchored safely, was brought aboard as a precaution before being ferried to shore amid tricky winds and low visibility. The crew wisely left the sinking vessel where it was, avoiding risk to shipping lanes. It was also the debut mission for new helm James Rattigan, who handled the call with calm professionalism. A powerful reminder: always have a way to call for help—and act fast when trouble hits the water. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9d78de41b96b275e