30/01/2015

Man Rescued From River Lagan

A man has been rescued from the River Lagan in Belfast.

At around 1.20pm on Friday, emergency services were called to the scene close to the Ormeau Bridge.

It was reported a man had fallen into the river but when emergency services reached the scene the man had already been pulled to safety.

He has been taken to hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

No further details are available.

(JP)

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