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Four Fishermen Rescued After Boat Sinks off Scotland's Coast

The crew abandoned their vessel amid rough seas and were saved by the Oban RNLI lifeboat and coastguard.

  • Four fishermen were rescued after their 17-meter fishing boat sank off the west coast of Scotland.
  • The crew was forced to abandon the vessel and swim to safety as it began taking on water and listed heavily.
  • The rescue operation was complicated by high winds and a significant swell, making it difficult for the lifeboat crew.
  • The Oban RNLI lifeboat and coastguard helicopter were involved in the rescue, with the lifeboat eventually towing the sinking vessel before it sank.
  • The rescued fishermen were passed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service and coastguard team members.
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