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Search under way for missing man after boat capsizes in Lough Erne | |
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A search operation is under way on Lough Erne in County Fermanagh for a missing man. | |
The search began around 18:30 BST on Friday after reports that a boat had capsized and sunk. | |
Two RNLI lifeboats and a police boat are carrying out searches on the water while police and fire officers are searching along the shoreline in an area around Portora Boat Club. | Two RNLI lifeboats and a police boat are carrying out searches on the water while police and fire officers are searching along the shoreline in an area around Portora Boat Club. |
It is understood up to six people were on board - five made it to shore. | |
The overturned boat has been recovered and has been tied up at Portora Lock. | |
The Irish coastguard helicopter, from County Sligo, was brought in to help with the search, but has now left for the evening. |