Image: facebook/Corrib-Mask-Search-and-RescueThe value of the stolen equipment is upwards of €10,000.
An appeal for information has been issued after thieves stripped a lifeboat of its engine and GPS plotter in Cong, Co. Mayo.
Corrib Mask Search and Rescue took to social media to inform the public that their brand new 'Zodiac' life boat had been targeted and equipment upwards of €10,000 in value had been stolen.
Image: facebook/Corrib-Mask-Search-and-Rescue"The crew are all shocked and still trying to come to terms with what happened'', a spokesperson wrote on Facebook.
"The fact that people could carry out such a crime and not realize or care about the consequences it could have, is very hard to contemplate.
"We will do our upmost to get the boat back on the water as soon as possible and we will keep everyone posted when we get more information."
"Thank you for your continued support. Without you, our service is not possible."
