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Six hour rescue operation as firefighters pump water from boat at Aberdeen Harbour
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the incident at around 1.50pm on Tuesday.
Two fire crews rushed to Aberdeen Harbour on Tuesday afternoon after a boat began taking on water.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the incident at around 1.50pm on Tuesday.
Firefighters rushed to the harbour and deployed heavy-duty pumping equipment to remove water from the waterlogged boat.
Images shared by Fubar News show crews working beside the vessel.
Two pumping appliances were used during the operation, with crews remaining on the scene for around six hours.
The incident was brought to an end on Tuesday evening, with fire crews leaving Aberdeen Harbour at 8.16pm.
[Source: Press and Journal]
