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.
The incident occurred near Annalong Cornmill shortly before 12.00pm on Wednesday.
Newcastle Coastguard and Kilkeel Coastguard were both scrambled to the scene.
"A number of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council workers were close by and came to the rescue of the child," explained Kilkeel Coastguard.
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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