TWO RESCUED AFTER FISHING VESSEL SINKS OFF COUNTY DOWN COAST


Two fishermen have been rescued after the fishing vessel Snowdonia sank approximately 12 miles east of Kilkeel Harbour on the County Down coast.

Belfast Coastguard received a call from the fishing vessel Tribute reporting that they had recovered two fishermen from the water. The RNLI lifeboat from Kilkeel and the Irish Coast Guard Search and Rescue helicopter were sent to the scene. The crew of Kilkeel Inshore Lifeboat were quickly on scene and provided first aid until the arrival of the Irish Helicopter.

The two crew were airlifted to Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry where they are currently being assessed.

Gary Young, Watch Manager Belfast Coastguard, said: “This incident has again proved the importance of wearing a lifejacket and having it maintained to a high standard. 

"I would like to pass on my thanks to the professionalism of the lifeboat and helicopter crews."

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency recommends that commercial fisherman should wear a personal floatation device or lifeline whilst working on the deck of a vessel at sea.

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