Dramatic scenes as two year-old child falls into sea near NI harbour

There were dramatic scenes on Wednesday morning when a two year-old child fell into the sea.
Andrew Quinn
By Andrew Quinn
Published 3rd Mar 2021, 15:31 BST
Updated 3rd Mar 2021, 15:50 BST
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The incident occurred near Annalong Cornmill shortly before 12.00pm on Wednesday.

Newcastle Coastguard and Kilkeel Coastguard were both scrambled to the scene.

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"A number of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council workers were close by and came to the rescue of the child," explained Kilkeel Coastguard.

The two year-old fell from a height into the water near Annalong Cornmill. (Photo:Google Street View)The two year-old fell from a height into the water near Annalong Cornmill. (Photo:Google Street View)
The two year-old fell from a height into the water near Annalong Cornmill. (Photo:Google Street View)

Kilkeel Coastguard hinted that the child was lucky to be alive.

"Without this swift response today's shout may have been a different outcome.

"We thank them for their heroic actions today," said Kilkeel Coastguard.

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