Fishing boat dragged backward at speed by 'Russian submarine' in Irish Sea

A Russian submarine close to the coast of Ireland may have dragged a trawler violently backwards after snagging in its nets, a fishermen’s organisation said.

Fishing boat dragged backward at speed by 'Russian submarine' in Irish Sea

A Russian submarine close to the coast of Ireland may have dragged a trawler violently backwards after snagging in its nets, a fishermen’s organisation said.

The Karen was towed at 10 knots during yesterday’s incident 18 miles from Ardglass in Co Down. The vessel was badly damaged but the crew escaped unharmed.

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