Clifden RNLI launches lifeboat after boat catches fire near Roundstone

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Clifden RNLI launched its all weather lifeboat yesterday after a rigid inflatable boat caught fire near Roundstone.

The incident took place shortly before 3pm in Bertraghboy Bay.

The three people on board had inflated their life raft, evacuated the RIB and were taken under tow by a local fishing vessel.

They had been diving approximately three miles off shore when the incident happened.

The Coastguard helicopter Rescue 115 was on scene while the Clifden RNLI boat escorted the casualties into Inishnee pier, where they were met by members of Cleggan Coastguard.