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Shetland lifeboat rescues yacht and stranded dog owner

News imageRNLI Lerwick A bright orange lifeboat sailing through a narrow stretch of water. There are steep green hills in the background, sparsely populated by houses. Emergency workers are on the vessel wearing protective equipment.RNLI Lerwick
RNLI Lerwick responded to two separate incidents in 24 hours

RNLI Lerwick rescued a damaged yacht and a trapped dog walker in the space of 24 hours.

The lifeboat was launched at 22:19 on Tuesday to help a 14-metre yacht with four people onboard.

The Norwegian-registered vessel, which was 25 miles east of Bressay, had a damaged sail and an overheating engine.

A RNLI spokesperson said the crew reached the vessel around 23:30 and escorted it to Lerwick harbour.

On Wednesday evening the lifeboat rescued a stranded dog walker, on the east side of the Knab.

They had become trapped by steep banks after chasing their pet.

The owner and the dog were taken aboard a small inflatable and returned to dry land.

Stephen Manson, of the RNLI, said he was grateful that both incidents "concluded with positive outcomes".