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A search effort commenced after a fishing vessel carrying two individuals sank in Carlingford Lough, situated between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. One person was successfully rescued, while the other remains unaccounted for following difficulties near Greencastle point. The survivor was recovered by a nearby boat and subsequently handed over to paramedics at Greenore harbour for medical care.
The emergency was reported to the Irish Coast Guard at 12:30 BST by a member of the public. Coordination of the rescue operation is being managed by the Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre based in Belfast, involving collaboration between various emergency services from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Response units dispatched to the scene included the Rescue 116 helicopter from Dublin’s Irish Coast Guard, the Greenore Coast Guard team, and an RNLI lifeboat from Kilkeel. Additional Coastguard rescue crews from Newcastle and Kilkeel also took part, supported by a Royal Navy helicopter. Michael Muckian, chair of the Cooley Peninsula Community Alert group, described the conditions at the location as challenging, noting “the tide and currents at the incident location were ‘incredibly strong.’” He emphasized the community spirit in action, stating, “It really is a fishing and water-based community coming together to try and help those involved,” and highlighted the importance of regular RNLI training within the area.
Andrew Muir, the Environment Minister, expressed sympathy for those affected, saying, “The sinking of this vessel will come as a great shock to many and my thoughts are with all those affected by this incident – particularly the families of those involved and the wider fishing community in Carlingford.” He also extended his gratitude to all organizations participating in the ongoing search operation
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