A FISHING boat, which became tangled in a marker buoy, has been rescued by Dunbar’s RNLI.

The lifeboats were called out this morning (Thursday) after Dunbar vessel Andara II became stuck without power about a mile north of the harbour.

The inshore lifeboat launched at about 8.50am and was on scene within a few minutes.

A spokesman for the volunteer RNLI crew said: “The crew found a marker buoy and line had wrapped around the propeller.

“At 9.15am the all-weather lifeboat (ALB) John Neville Taylor arrived to assist with a tow, if needed, and in case a longer boat hook was required to free the line.

“The inshore lifeboat crew managed to cut the line, freeing the boat of the buoy.

“Once the Andara skipper checked he was able to carry on under his own propulsion he decided to continue fishing and both lifeboats were stood down by the Coastguard.

“If you get into trouble at sea call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”