Lough Neagh Rescue was tasked by HMG at 12.08 to reports that a yacht had ran aground at the entrance to the Maghery Canal. Two units were launched and quickly arrived on scene. One unit towed the vessel to safe waters while the other unit assisted another vessel which had tried to help and had got into difficulties. It was also aground and was towed into deeper water. Both units then returned to base at 13.40
For emergencies on Lough Neagh and it’s tributary rivers call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
