LNR flood and swift water teams were tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 14:11 to respond to the river Blackwater where a female had capsized in their vessel and was in difficulty near Benburb. Our teams responded immediately, whilst on route to the scene our teams were stood down as our colleagues in the PSNI were able to secure a line to the casualty and retrieve to the shore. Also on scene Air Ambulance NI. We wish the person a speedy recovery. Teams returned to base and cleaned equipment and made ready for next tasking.
For emergencies on Lough Neagh and it’s tributary rivers call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
