Kilkeel RNLI launched to assist in search for missing person

After an extensive search in good conditions in the Warrenpoint area of Carlingford Lough there was nothing to report. The PSNI, Greenore Coast Guard, Newcastle coastguard and Newcastle coastguard made an extensive search of the harbour, surrounding areas and the shorelines of Carlingford Lough and with no sightings teams were stood down.

The Kilkeel RNLI volunteer crew returned to the boathouse at 7.30am and the boat made ready for the next call.

Speaking afterwards Kilkeel RNLI helm Gary Young said that ‘this was yet another example of the RNLI working in close partnership with other emergency services and also demonstrates the value of practicing for such events.’

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