Q Radio News
A local councillor says a tragedy was averted when two paddle boarders got into difficulty off Ballintoy in County Antrim.
A major rescue operation swung into action and the pair were winched to safety in high winds by a Coastguard helicopter.
Cara McShane says it could have been much worse and she's warning people to be particularly wary of the sea over the winter.
The councillor spoke to Q Radio shortly after the incident on Sunday afternoon:
Major emergency services operation off Ballintoy in County Antrim this afternoon with two paddle boarders rescued in high winds.
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) October 10, 2021
Pics: McAuley Multimedia pic.twitter.com/UK4Xe77CnN
Trial ends after man accused of murder of young showjumper is found dead
A brief hearing and chaotic scenes as Donaldson makes first court appearance
More than 300 arrested for suspected stalking in Northern Ireland in two years
Three people in hospital following road accident near Ballygawley
Number of alcohol-specific deaths at record high