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Callout 905
Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 10:20 following reports of a broken-down vessel just off Bannfoot with two persons on board.The casualty vessel was assessed and safely towed to Maghery, where they were handed over to Lough Neagh Coastguard Rescue Team.All persons on board confirmed that they required no further assistance.
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Callout 903
Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 18:26 to reports of a broken-down jet ski in the Maghery area with two people on board.On arrival, our crew quickly located the jet ski at the mouth of the River Blackwater. It had picked up weeds around the impeller, preventing it from operating properly.The two occupants were found safe and
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Callout 900
Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 21:00 following reports of a broken-down jet ski approximately 500 metres from shore at Gawley’s Gate.Two persons were on board and, thankfully, both were wearing lifejackets and were not in any immediate danger.Our volunteer crew responded promptly and transferred both casualties safely onto our lifeboat. A crew member was then
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Callout 899
As crews were wrapping up a joint training exercise involving all three stations, returning lifeboats to station and carrying out refuelling and safety checks, Lifeboats were tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 21:53 to assist a speedboat in difficulty near Tolans point as conditions deteriorated and light faded.Our volunteer crews responded swiftly and made their way to
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Callout 898
Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard last night at 23:40 to assist a vessel that had become stranded in dense reeds on the River Blackwater.Our crews launched and made their way through challenging night-time conditions to reach the casualty vessel. After confirming everyone on board was safe and well, the vessel was successfully freed from the reeds
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Callout 897
Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard this morning at 05:39 following reports of a person threatening to enter the water at Loughshore, Antrim.Our volunteer crews responded immediately and made contact with the individual. After providing reassurance and engaging with the casualty, crews were able to bring the situation to a safe conclusion. Casualty care was provided before the
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Callout 895
Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 16:43 to assist a vessel that had run aground in very windy conditions on Owen Roe Island outside Kinnego Bay.Thankfully, everyone on board was safe. The casualty vessel was successfully towed back to Kinnego Marina.Lifeboats then returned to station and were washed, refuelled and made ready for service.
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Callout 894
Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 18:41 to reports of a speedboat that had suffered mechanical failure in the vicinity of Sixmilewater, Antrim.Crew responded immediately and quickly located the vessel, which was carrying four persons. Following an assessment of the situation, a towline was established and the casualty vessel was safely towed to the jetty at
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Callout 893
Lifeboats were tasked at 19:54 to a vessel with three people on board which had ran aground in strong winds near Kinnego Marina. The vessel was towed by lifeboat safely back to the marina.
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Callout 891
Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 13:28 today to reports of a person in the water in the Gawleys Gate / Bartens Bay area.Lough Neagh Rescue crews carried out a detailed search alongside Lough Neagh Coastguard Rescue Team and the Irish Coastguard Search & Rescue Helicopter from Dublin.During the search, a body was recovered from the
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Callout 890
Lifeboats tasked by Belfast Coastguard at 18:03 following a report from a concerned member of the public of what appeared to be a capsized dinghy, approximately 500 metres from the mouth of the Six Mile River in Antrim.Once on scene, and after speaking with the person who raised the alarm, it was confirmed that the object
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