Man rescued from sea near Bangor

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He was helped to safety by Bangor RNLI at Ballyholme Bay this morning

A man in his twenties has been rescued from the sea near Bangor.

His shouts were heard by a passer-by at Ballyholme Bay, who called the Coastguard at around eight o'clock.

A volunteer crew from Bangor RNLI assisted him to safety.

Speaking to Q Radio, Maritime Operations Specialist with the Coastguard Liam Colquhoun says the conditions could have been much worse.

 

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