'This call out was made more challenging given the conditions we faced'
The Portaferry RNLI rescued six kayakers on Sunday after a member of the public thought they had come into difficulty in challenging waters.
The water conditions at the time were described as challenging with there being a Force 6 strong south-westerly breeze. "The wind and tide had carried the remaining two adults and two children further East to the Sound of Wee Wife near the Launches, at the back of Salt Island. However, with the tide dropping, the water was now too shallow for the lifeboat to be brought close enough to lift these additional casualties.
"We would always recommend checking the weather and tides before planning a trip. Both the weather and water can be unpredictable and we would recommend making sure you prepare yourself with a means of calling for help if something unplanned happens.
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