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18/09/2013
Man Rescued After Boat Sinks In County Down
The Coastguard have rescued a man from the water after a boat sunk off the coast of Portavogie, Co Down.
At around 12.30pm on Wednesday, emergency services were alerted and lifeboats were sent to the scene.
A rescue helicopter from Dublin was also called.
The condition of the man is not known, however he has been taken to Musgrave Park Hospital.
(CD/JP)
At around 12.30pm on Wednesday, emergency services were alerted and lifeboats were sent to the scene.
A rescue helicopter from Dublin was also called.
The condition of the man is not known, however he has been taken to Musgrave Park Hospital.
(CD/JP)
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