Lough Neagh Rescue lifeboats recover body from water after reports of jet skier going missing
A body has been recovered from Lough Neagh after it was reported that a jet skier had gone missing.
It is reported that the jet skier went missing after leaving the Gawley’s Gate area on Thursday afternoon.
The Lough Neagh Rescue organisation said their lifeboats were called out at 13:28 on Thursday by Belfast Coastguard to reports of a person in the water in the Gawleys Gate / Bartens Bay area.
The rescue organisation said: “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.
"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 they had been called 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,” police said at the 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,” a spokesperson said.