Coastguard scrambled to N.I. beach after reports of man in sea - no trace found after major search
The Kilkeel Coastguard Rescue Team was tasked to the scene by the Belfast Coastguard Operations Centre at 7:49pm after reports a male had entered the water on Kilkeel Beach.
A major search was conducted by the Kilkeel R.N.L.I; Newcastlle R.N.L.I.; Rescue 116; Portaferry Coastguard Rescue Team, P.S.N.I. and Newcastle Coastguard.
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Hide Ad"If you know of anyone missing or you yourself was swimming in the beach yesterday evening between 1700 and 2000 please get in contact with Belfast Coastguard on 02891463933," wrote Kilkeel Coastguard Rescue Team on social media.