Five people are currently being rescued after their yacht got into difficulties near Ardnamurchan.
Tobermory RNLI was launched to help after the crew issued a mayday at about 12.45pm. They were having issues with the yacht’s propeller.
A Stornoway Coastguard spokeswoman said: “Five people are currently stranded on a yacht, around one mile south of Ardnamurchan.
“The vessel was around a third of a mile from the shore when a rope became trapped around the yacht’s propeller, stranding those on board. ”
She confirmed Tobermory lifeboat was on scene.
More to follow.
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