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Photos:  Successful salvage operation removes grounded oil rig  

22 August 2016

The Ocean Winner ran aground at Dalmore, Lewis on 8 August

Two large tugs eased her off the rocks at high tide on Monday

The rig lifted on the rising tide

Shepherding the rig to deeper water.

It was towed across the mouth of Dalmore Bay

Refloating took place two weeks after the Ocean Winner grounded