WATCH: Dramatic Moment Uncle And Niece Are Rescued From The Water

Talk about good timing. 

Experienced sailors Michael Shields and his niece Katie Brennan were enjoying a day sailing off Kinnegar beach at Rathmullan, Co. Donegal when their boat capsized. 

The pair were in the water for 20 to 30 minutes before The Lough Swilly Ferry came to the rescue.

Check out the dramatic YouTube footage below.

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