Storm hit Spanish fishing boat rescued near Orkney

A SPANISH fishing boat at the centre of a rescue in the stormy Atlantic seas, off the coast of Orkney, has arrived safely at an island port.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Dec 2014, 12:40 BST
A Lifeboat has gone to the aid of the vessel, the 33-metre O Genita. Picture: ContributedA Lifeboat has gone to the aid of the vessel, the 33-metre O Genita. Picture: Contributed
A Lifeboat has gone to the aid of the vessel, the 33-metre O Genita. Picture: Contributed

A rescue operation was launched this morning when the O Genita issued a Mayday after being hit by a massive wave, smashing the wheelhouse windows.

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A Lifeboat has gone to the aid of the vessel, the 33-metre O Genita. Picture: ContributedA Lifeboat has gone to the aid of the vessel, the 33-metre O Genita. Picture: Contributed
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Stromness Lifeboat went to the aid of the 33-metre vessel.

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The Shetland-based Coastguard helicopter also went to assist, but was forced to land at Westray following lightning.

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The lifeboat escorted the fishing boat back to Pierowall on Orkney.

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