'As fly tipping goes, this case caused people a lot of anxiety and of course every call out costs the RNLI charity money'
Donaghadee Lifeboat crew scrambled to sea today after reports of a large object floating on the waves about a kilometre from the famous lighthouse and pier in Co Down.
Hoping for the best but prepared for the worst, the RNLB Macquarie was launched with four crew on board and quickly reached the object. Read more: Donaghadee's cold water Chunky Dunkers raise £65,000 for charities One local said: "It was just too far out for us to see exactly what it was but it was going under the waves and back up and we were afraid it was a person trying to stay afloat.
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