Lifeboat and rescue helicopter save boat

A FISHING boat with two men on board was saved from sinking by the combined efforts of a lifeboat and rescue helicopter yesterday.

The 38ft Fortitude hit problems off Lochinver in Sutherland when it radioed that it was taking in water at about 2:30pm.

Stornoway Coastguard search and rescue helicopter and Lochinver Lifeboat both transferred separate pumps aboard the stricken craft.