THREE people were rescued after their boat became stranded on rocks off the coast of Anglesey.
RNLI Holyhead were called to the incident on Monday, 8 June after a vessel ran aground near Llanfwrog.
At around 4.38pm, the team were requested after a 40ft vessel, with three people on board, got into "trouble" near the location known as Porth Dryw.
The sailors were on their way to Penrhos after travelling from the Isle of Man, when the wind carried them off course and inland.
The trio had attempted to lay anchor, but this had failed, and the boat and her occupants had been caught by the winds and landed on rocks, where they became stuck.
On arrival, the welfare of the casualties was checked, and all were found to be well.
The RNLI team then took them back to shore for safety. Their vessel seemed to be watertight, so was left at the location in the hope that it would refloat when the waters rose.
At Llanfwrog,the casualties were safely delivered into the care of the awaiting volunteer Holyhead Coastguard team.
Helm Sion Owens said: "The sailors were experienced and well-equipped, and simply were unlucky with the weather and tides.
"This incident shows how an early call to the Coastguard means further issues can often be avoided."
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