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Enniskillen RNLI comes to the aid of a jet skier on Lower Lough Erne

Lifeboats News Release

At 5.51pm on Thursday last (1 August), Enniskillen RNLI’s inshore lifeboat, the John and Jean Lewis, was launched at the request of Belfast Coastguard following reports that a jet ski had got into difficulty close to Lusty Beg.

RNLI/Sam Corr

Enniskillen RNLI

The weather at the time was bright with low winds.

The volunteer crew located one man and the jet ski east of Lusty Beg. One member of the crew had to enter the water to assist the casualty vehicle, establishing a tow to ensure it could be returned safely to shore. The man, although safe and well, was taken onto the lifeboat, and the crew ensured safe passage to Castle Archdale marina, where the jet ski was moored.

Speaking following the call out, Enniskillen RNLI Helm Stephen Ingram, advised all boat users: 'Now that we are in the summer season, we would urge all boat owners to carry out regular maintenance checks on your vessel, make sure you have the relevant charts required before starting your journey, lifejackets for all on board and a means of calling for assistance if you find yourself in trouble. If you see someone in trouble on the water or are in difficulties yourself the number to dial is 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.'

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For more information please contact Sam Corr, Enniskillen RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer on 07814338301 or email [email protected] or contact Nuala McAloon, Regional Media Officer on 00353 876483547 or [email protected] or Niamh Stephenson, Regional Media Manager on 00353 871254124 or [email protected]


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