15/7/08   Dramatic sea rescue in Cloughey Bay

A canoeist was rescued after capsizing in Cloughey Bay.  The rescue was witnessed by many people in the village who were alerted by the presence of a police helicopter hovering over the bay.  The chopper hung around for about 20 minutes while the  inshore lifeboat made its way round from Portaferry.

The canoeist was picked up by a quick-thinking jet-skier and brought to a boat moored in the centre of the bay, from where the lifeboat was able to bring him safely ashore. This incident provides a reminder that even close to the shore lifejackets or flotation devices should always be worn.   To read the Belfast Telegraph report click here.