HMGC paged LNR @ 15:43hrs and tasked both Kinnego & Ardboe lifeboats to a speedboat with 2 adults and 3 children on board in the Kinnego area with no fuel and taking on water. While on-route Ardboe lifeboat was put on standby while Kinnego lifeboat reached the vessel and took it under tow back to Kinnego marina. The 5 casualties where handed over to the coast guard team safe and well. Both lifeboats where stood down and returned to base for 16:00hrs.
For emergencies on Lough Neagh and it’s tributary rivers call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
