Yacht rescued off County Antrim coast

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The vessel was in danger of losing its mast, in rough conditionsImage source, RNLI
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The vessel was in danger of losing its mast, in rough conditions

An emergency call from a yacht off Torr Head in County Antrim has resulted in a rescue operation.

The 32ft vessel, with four people on board, was making its way from Scotland to Bangor in County Down.

It was in danger of losing its mast, in rough conditions.

The coastguard, RNLI lifeboat crews and the Rathlin Express went to its aid and the yacht was escorted to Glenarm in County Antrim.