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Five rescued from two boats off Rathlin Island

Five divers have been rescued after two boast broke down off the coast of Rathlin Island
Five divers have been rescued after two boast broke down off the coast of Rathlin Island Five divers have been rescued after two boast broke down off the coast of Rathlin Island

Five divers have been rescued after two boats broke down off the coast of Rathlin Island.

Lifeboats from Red Bay and Portrush attended the scene and helped tow the two vessels to shore.

The Rathlin Express passenger ferry also diverted after a distress call from one of the boats.

It is believed the divers were from Dublin. No-one was injured during the incident.