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Boat is rescued twice in two days Boat is rescued twice in two days
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The same boat had to be rescued twice by the Coastguard off Donaghadee, County Down, over the course of the weekend, it has emerged. The same boat had to be rescued twice by a lifeboat over the course of the weekend off Donaghadee, County Down, it has emerged.
The 16ft Shetland cruiser broke down in "approximately the same position" on both Saturday and Sunday.The 16ft Shetland cruiser broke down in "approximately the same position" on both Saturday and Sunday.
"One breakdown could be considered as unfortunate but two would indicate a carelessly maintained boat," said a Coastguard spokesman."One breakdown could be considered as unfortunate but two would indicate a carelessly maintained boat," said a Coastguard spokesman.
The vessel was being used for fishing trips on both occasions.The vessel was being used for fishing trips on both occasions.
It had left Millisle with four and three people on board on Saturday and Sunday respectively.It had left Millisle with four and three people on board on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
The Coastguard spokesman urged all boat owners to ensure that their "engines are properly serviced and fuelled before they go to sea".The Coastguard spokesman urged all boat owners to ensure that their "engines are properly serviced and fuelled before they go to sea".
"Lifejackets should always be worn and these, too, should be checked at regular intervals," he added."Lifejackets should always be worn and these, too, should be checked at regular intervals," he added.