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Boat Sinks in Carlingford Lough, One Rescued, One Missing
3 Jun
Summary
- A fishing boat with two individuals aboard sank in Carlingford Lough.
- One man was successfully rescued and received medical attention.
- The Irish Coast Guard was alerted to the incident at 12:30 BST.
A search operation is underway in Carlingford Lough following the sinking of a fishing boat. The vessel, carrying two individuals, encountered difficulty near Greencastle point. One man was successfully rescued by a passing local boat. He was transferred to the care of paramedics at Greenore harbour.
The Irish Coast Guard was alerted to the emergency by a member of the public at 12:30 BST. Rescue services immediately launched a search for the second person who remains missing. The exact circumstances leading to the boat's sinking are currently under investigation.
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