Four crew members were rescued by the Coastguard in Co Down on Friday after their fishing boat ran aground off the coast.
Newcastle Coastguard members were tasked to the scene after 6.30am on Friday morning north of St. John's Point at Ardglass.
It marked the coastguard team's fourth call out in 24 hours.
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The 16 metre fishing boat, with a crew of four, was found aground on a rocky coastline.
Portaferry RNLI crew attended the scene and checked the fishing boat for damage before taking the four male adults onboard the lifeboat and bringing them to safety at Ardglass marina.
Newcastle RNLI also arrived on scene to offer assistance at the incident, which was co-ordinated by Belfast Coastguard Operations Centre.
Once on land, the casualties were then transferred into the care of Newcastle coastguard rescue team.
The vessel was successfully refloated at high tide.
Portaferry RNLI helm, Chris Adair said: "This was an early morning callout for our crew and thankfully it had a successful outcome.
"We also wish to express out thanks to our colleagues in Newcastle RNLI who launched both their lifeboats and travelled to the scene.
"We were grateful to have them there. With conditions fair, the four casualties were brought to safety quickly and we wish them well."
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