HM coastguard had been made aware that a LNR crew had been training on Strangford Lough, just as the crew were about to proceed home HM Coastguard tasked them to assist in the search for a missing person.
The crew launched flood boat 1 and proceeded to search the southern side of Strangford lough. The crew completed an extensive search and were then stood down after the casualty had been located elsewhere.
The crew then returned to base.
For emergencies on Lough Neagh and it’s tributary rivers call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
