UPDATE: Crew ‘safe and well’ after vessel ran aground

Emergency services have confirmed a vessel ran aground this morning near Lunna Holm. 

The coastguard confirmed it received a call at 9.05am this morning (Monday) – with the vessel in “some difficulty”.

Two coastguard rescue teams were called out to the vessel which “re-floated” and the two people on board made it to Vidlin “safe and well” at 10.45am. 

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