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.