A Coastguard search and rescue helicopter (file photo)
The Coastguard search operation is ongoing
Christopher Leebody and Kevin Scott
Yesterday at 16:45
A major search operation carried out earlier after reports of an unoccupied jet ski in Belfast Lough has ended.
The Rescue 199 helicopter from Prestwick was involved in the search spanning from Belfast to Carrickfergus, however the helicopter has since been stood down.
Rescue 199 assisted lifeboats in searching the Lough earlier in the afternoon.
The Coastguard search operation is ongoing
The Belfast Telegraph understands the search followed reports of a jet ski being spotted off the coast of Carrickfergus without any occupants on board.
A Coastguard search and rescue helicopter (file photo)
News Catch Up – Thursday 10 April
The search operation has ended.
In a statement an HM Coastguard spokesperson said: “At around 12.15pm this afternoon, HM Coastguard was called to reports of an unattended object believed to be a small watercraft at Belfast Lough.
“Coastguard Rescue Teams from Portmuck, Larne and Bangor were called, alongside two nearby vessels, an HM Coastguard Rescue Helicopter and lifeboats from Lagan, Bangor, and Belfast.
“A search was conducted and with nothing found, stood down at 3.40pm.”