Two boats left stranded near Aberdeen Harbour

Vessels to be freed after running aground

Published: 20/07/2012

TWO boats stranded on rocks near Aberdeen lighthouse were set to be freed today.

The boats both ran aground near Aberdeen Harbour as one boat tried to help the other get free.

The first boat, from North Star Shipping, got stuck on the rocks near Aberdeen Harbour after suffering engine trouble about 6pm, and a rescue boat sent to the aid of the crew also ran aground at Girdleness.

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