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Onward

Onward

The 48 meter long fishing vessel Onward caught fire off Stromness, Orkney, Scotland.  The crew sent of a distress call with the Shetland Coastguard and a merchant vessel responding.   The Coastguard dispatched a helicopter from Sumburgh which was able to winch the five crew safely.   The crew were later taken to hospital suffering from hypothermia.   No further details reported.

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