Rescue teams from the Coastguard and RNLI were called out to help five people on a boat that ran aground on Cumbrae.

The Belfast Coastguard was alerted to help the yacht at Millport shortly after 1am on Sunday, September 1.

Both Troon and Arran RNLI lifeboats were both asked to provide additional assistance due to the location of the casualty vessel, which was later found afloat.

The Troon lifeboat escorted the vessel to Largs whilst the Arran lifeboat returned to its station.

The casualty vessel, with a crew member onboard, was successfully escorted to Largs Yacht Haven and secured alongside with the assistance of the Largs Coastguard Rescue Team.

A spokesperson from RNLI Troon Lifeboat said: " Troon RNLI D class inshore lifeboat ‘Sheena’ was requested to launch with Arran RNLI Lifeboat, Atlantic 85 ‘Rachel Hedderwick’ launched to provide additional assistance.

"With the crew assembling, the D class inshore lifeboat was prepared for the launch and transported by road to a suitable launch site.

"After launching, with the assistance of Cumbrae Coastguard Rescue Team, the casualty vessel was located by Troon and Arran lifeboats and was now afloat. After liaising with those onboard, it was decided that the best course of action was to escort the vessel to Largs Yacht Haven.

"Troon inshore lifeboat assisted with escorting the casualty vessel and this allowed Arran lifeboat to return to station.

"With a crew member on board to provide some additional assistance, the casualty vessel was successfully escorted to Largs Yacht Haven and secured alongside with the assistance of the Largs Coastguard Rescue Team.

"The inshore lifeboat was recovered and returned to Troon where it was made ‘ready for service’ with the assistance of the shore crew."