Edinburgh yacht saved by Coastguard
Aug 21st, 2009
A yacht that had come loose from its moorings had to be towed to safety yesterday (August 20th). The Edinburgh-based vessel was heading towards the Forth Rail Bridge when it was rescued.
A spokesperson for the Coastguard told the Edinburgh News: "We had no way of knowing whether this boat was occupied or not, so it was a fairly serious situation as it would have been badly damaged if it had struck the bridge.
"There was also a concern about it hitting another vessel and so we brought it under control."
The yacht broke free at around 14:00 (local time) and was rescued by the Broughty Ferry Lifeboat.
Edinburgh is a popular destination at this time of year thanks to the various festivals and activities that take place in the city.
As well as a number of events in August the Scottish capital has a varied and cosmopolitan feel all year round, with visitors able to enjoy the famous castle and large number of shops and restaurants.
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Come on Chris… when’s the next one?"
Come on Chris… when’s the next one?"
