Fishermen rescued from stricken boat off Campbeltown loch 21 December 2012 Last updated at 09:30 Four fishermen have been rescued after their boat started taking on water off Campbeltown Loch. The men broadcast a mayday message at 02:30 calling for urgent help. A Royal Navy rescue helicopter from Prestwick was scrambled, while the Campbeltown RNLI lifeboat and the local coastguard were sent to the scene. The four men, none of whom were injured, were taken off the vessel. The boat remains aground and was due to be assessed on Friday morning. Gary Young, watch manager at Belfast Coastguard, said: "Campbeltown lifeboat was quick to arrive on scene and safely transferred all four fishermen from their stricken vessel, with no reported injuries. The fishing vessel remains aground and will be assessed at first light.