Body is found after multi-agency emergency search for a missing jet skier on Lough Neagh
Lough Neagh Rescue has recovered a body after a multi-agency search on Lough Neagh to find a missing jet skier.
It is understood the jet skier went missing after leaving the Gawley’s Gate area on Thursday afternoon.
Lough Neagh Coastguard, Lough Neagh Rescue and several other agencies spent hours searching for the missing person.
Lough Neagh Rescue said: “At 13:28 on Thursday, our lifeboats were tasked by Belfast Coastguard to reports of a person in the water in the Gawleys Gate / Bartens Bay area.
"Lough Neagh Rescue crews carried out a detailed search alongside Rescue 116, the Lough Neagh Coastguard Rescue Team, and other HM Coastguard assets.
"During the search, a body was recovered from the water,” said the spokesperson.
"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased at this very difficult time.
"We would like to thank all agencies involved for their assistance and professionalism throughout the operation.”
On Thursday the PSNI revealed police were tasked after a report of a person in the water at the Derryola Bridge Road area of Craigavon at approximately 1.20pm.
"Officers are currently in attendance alongside colleagues from HM Coastguard and the public are advised to avoid the area at this time.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 802.”
The NI Ambulance Service said it received a 999 call at 13:39 following reports of an incident in the Derryola Bridge Road area, Craigavon.
An Emergency Ambulance, Advanced Paramedic via response car, and the Hazardous Area Response Team were tasked.
"No patients were taken from the scene,” said a spokesperson.