HMGC paged LNR @ 17:58hrs. Kinnego & Arboe Lifeboats Launched to a 27ft cruiser which struck rocks of the notorious danger area of Skane Flat and was taking on water with 2 adults & 2 children on board. Both lifeboats were quickly on the scene. Ardboe lifeboat took the casualties of the vessel onto the lifeboat while Kinnego lifeboat managed to save the vessel and bring it back to Kinnego Marina where the casualties where handed into the care of the local coastguard team. Both Lifeboats then returned to base.
For emergencies on Lough Neagh and it’s tributary rivers call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
