Ramsey RNLI says it was called out to help a fishing boat in trouble in the early hours of this morning.
The boat got into difficulty around two miles outside the harbour entrance.
She then had to be towed in by the lifeboat.
The charity says crews had to work quickly before rescue efforts were thwarted by the incoming tide.
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