Peel lifeboat was called out yesterday after an emergency radio beacon was triggered.
The Frank and Brenda Winter launched at around 9am after the signal was discovered around 13 miles north-west from Peel.
Her volunteer crew took part in a three-hour search operation with a coastguard helicopter from Prestwick, but found only a large rubble bag in the water.
Volunteers coxswain Jon Corlett says although it turned to be a false alarm, the operation with the helicopter went smoothly.
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MP reveals more details of Whitehaven ferry proposals
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Council wishes Bee Gee happy 80th birthday
Douglas Council's wished one of the Island's biggest stars a very happy birthday!
Warning over traffic delays as city centre work gets underway
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Cruise ship makes fifth visit of year
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Bee Gee's birthday marked by family and fans
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Joanne smashes international cricket records
A woman from the Island has broken a cricketing record that had stood for almost a century.
Mountain Road shuts this morning
The Mountain Road is due to shut later this morning, as the Department of Infrastructure carries out work.
