Rescue teams go to aid of grounded work boat

Image source, RNLI/Andrew MacDonald

Image caption, The work boat on rocks on Wednesday afternoon

Rescue crews went to the aid of a work boat after it ran aground on rocks in Wester Ross.

The incident, near Stromeferry, was reported at about 13:30 on Wednesday and happened during strong winds.

Kyle of Lochalsh and Portree lifeboats along with Kyle and Applecross Coastguard Rescue Teams were sent to the scene.

The 16m-long boat, with three crew on board, was re-floated at high tide and was moored nearby.