For emergencies on Lough Neagh and it’s tributary rivers call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Callout 580


HM Coast Guard paged All LNR units at 20:20 to proceed towards Belfast International Airport on the eastern side of the Lough as an aircraft had experienced difficulties and was making an emergency landing at Belfast International Airport.
All 3 lifeboats from Ardboe, Kinnego and Antrim along with the reserve lifeboat Support 1 were launched as well as the new emergency response vehicle.
As lifeboats made their way to the eastern side of the lough, HM coastguard informed LNR that the aircraft had landed safely and all lifeboats where to stand down.
All lifeboats and vehicle returned to base.

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