Lifeboat’s tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 18:18 to Church Island on Lough Beg. It was reported that 4 people where trapped on the island due to the poor weather conditions. On arrival another vessel had the casualties and their boat on tow towards Newferry. We escorted everyone back and handed them into the care of the Lough Neagh Coastguard Team.
For emergencies on Lough Neagh and it’s tributary rivers call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
