RNLI Rescue Two Women And Two Children In Co Down

The RNLI have rescued two women and two children after they became stranded on an island in Strangford Lough between Newtownards and Comber in Co Down.

Rough Island is accessible on foot at low tide via a concrete causeway connecting the mainland to the small island, however the group had been cut off when the causeway became submerged due to the incoming tide.

The Coastguard were at the scene shortly after 5pm on Wednesday, 28 June.

The women and children were taken on board the lifeboat and transported the short distance to safety on shore.

As soon as the lifeboat crew were satisfied that the group were no longer in any danger, they departed the scene at 5.15pm.

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