Menu
16/07/2008
Man Treated In Hospital After Canoe Accident
A man has been treated in hospital following a canoeing accident in Strangford Lough.
Police received reports at 11.20am yesterday that a man was in difficulties after his canoe had overturned in the incident near Cloughey.
A jet-skier, who was in the lough, made his way to the wounded 58-year-old and brought him to safety. Meanwhile, police and the coastguard acted together to locate the man.
He was taken to hospital, and was treated for exhaustion and exposure.
(JM/KMcA)
Police received reports at 11.20am yesterday that a man was in difficulties after his canoe had overturned in the incident near Cloughey.
A jet-skier, who was in the lough, made his way to the wounded 58-year-old and brought him to safety. Meanwhile, police and the coastguard acted together to locate the man.
He was taken to hospital, and was treated for exhaustion and exposure.
(JM/KMcA)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
18 December 2015
Man Killed In Co Tyrone Crash Named
A 50-year-old man killed in a crash is Co Tyrone has been named. Kieran McSorley was a passenger in one of the cars involved in the collision on the Omagh Road just before 7pm. Three other people were taken to hospital to be treated, however their conditions are not known. The road was re-opened at around 3am on Friday.
Man Killed In Co Tyrone Crash Named
A 50-year-old man killed in a crash is Co Tyrone has been named. Kieran McSorley was a passenger in one of the cars involved in the collision on the Omagh Road just before 7pm. Three other people were taken to hospital to be treated, however their conditions are not known. The road was re-opened at around 3am on Friday.
14 May 2004
Police rescue man from flat fire
A 40-year-old man has been taken to hospital following a fire at a flat in Magherafelt. The alarm was raised shortly after 10pm on Thursday when a fire was spotted inside the flat at Queen Street. When police arrived at the scene an officer spotted smoke coming from under the door.
Police rescue man from flat fire
A 40-year-old man has been taken to hospital following a fire at a flat in Magherafelt. The alarm was raised shortly after 10pm on Thursday when a fire was spotted inside the flat at Queen Street. When police arrived at the scene an officer spotted smoke coming from under the door.
19 December 2023
Man Arrested In Connection With Dromara Assault
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a report of an assault at licenced premises at the Rathfriland Road area of Dromara. Detective Inspector Bell said: "Shortly before 10:10pm on Friday 15th December, it was reported that an altercation occurred at a bar in the area following three men refused entry to the premises.
Man Arrested In Connection With Dromara Assault
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a report of an assault at licenced premises at the Rathfriland Road area of Dromara. Detective Inspector Bell said: "Shortly before 10:10pm on Friday 15th December, it was reported that an altercation occurred at a bar in the area following three men refused entry to the premises.
08 November 2017
Man Dies In Portadown Road Crash
An 18-year-old man has died following a collision in Portadown. The crash happened on the Dungannon Road between midnight and 12.30am on Wednesday, 08 November. The road has been re-opened. Elsewhere, a man, aged in his 30's, has died in a road collision in Co Antrim.
Man Dies In Portadown Road Crash
An 18-year-old man has died following a collision in Portadown. The crash happened on the Dungannon Road between midnight and 12.30am on Wednesday, 08 November. The road has been re-opened. Elsewhere, a man, aged in his 30's, has died in a road collision in Co Antrim.
09 August 2017
Man Released On Bail Over Lurgan Murder
A man arrested in connection with a murder in Lurgan on Sunday, 06 August, has been released on bail pending further enquiries. The body of a man, aged 45, was discovered at a flat on Victoria Street. Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
Man Released On Bail Over Lurgan Murder
A man arrested in connection with a murder in Lurgan on Sunday, 06 August, has been released on bail pending further enquiries. The body of a man, aged 45, was discovered at a flat on Victoria Street. Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
