Policemen praised after Belfast Lough rescue

Two policemen were praised today for their bravery after swimming into a lagoon during the night to rescue a young man and a girl.

Policemen praised after Belfast Lough rescue
Sat, 22 Aug, 2009 - 13:30

Two policemen were praised today for their bravery after swimming into a lagoon during the night to rescue a young man and a girl.

The part-time officers were called to the scene at Belfast Lough, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim, last night when a 20-year-old man was spotted in the water.

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