Six people rescued from boat stranded on Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond Rescue Boat was launched to rescue six people on a boat stranded in the Balmaha area.

Six people rescued from boat stranded on Loch LomondLoch Lomond Rescue Boat

Six people were rescued from a boat that had become grounded and was taking in water on Loch Lomond.

Loch Lomond Rescue Boat was launched to assist a boat stranded in the area of Balmaha around 10.53pm on Saturday.

Police Scotland called for help after Belfast Coastguard reported a 31-foot motor cruiser had lost power and was taking on water in the area.

LLRB arrived at the scene shortly after and discovered that the boat, which had six people on board, had grounded on Endrick Bank.

A member of the team entered the water and confirmed the people were safe before attaching a long rope to the boat.

The vessel was towed to deeper water by the rescue boat and assisted to Balamah Pier.

Crews were stood down at 12.30am on Sunday and returned to base.

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