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Lough Ree search for missing Northern Irish man Lough Ree search for missing Northern Irish man
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The search for a man from Northern Ireland missing in a lake in County Westmeath has ended for the night. A search for a man from Northern Ireland missing in a lake in County Westmeath has been scaled down for the night.
It is believed the man and two other men from Northern Ireland left Athlone by boat to spend the night on an island in Lough Ree when they got into difficulties. It is believed the man and two other men from NI left Athlone by boat to spend the night on an island in Lough Ree when they got into difficulties.
The other men were rescued and are in hospital. One of them is seriously ill.The other men were rescued and are in hospital. One of them is seriously ill.
Emergency services were called out at about 15:20 GMT. The search is expected to resume at first light on Friday. An Irish Coastguard helicopter with heat-seeking equipment is continuing to search for the third man.
However, other aspects of the search have been stood down until first light on Friday.
Emergency services were called out at about 15:20 GMT.
An RNLI lifeboat recovered the first man, semi-conscious in the water, at about 16:00 GMT.
The second man was found at about 17:15 GMT.
The first man found is said to be about 30, the second man in his 50s. The missing man is also believed to be his 50s.
There are reports that the men are all from County Armagh.
Conditions on the lake were described as gusty at the time of the incident.
Lough Ree RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager Damien Delaney said: "This was a major search and rescue operation on Lough Ree involving the RNLI, Coastguard, Athlone Sub Aqua, Lanesborough Sub Aqua, and other local boats.
"The lifeboat crew were able to rescue two men from the water but a third remains missing.
"Our thoughts are with the men's families this evening. We will be launching again at first light to resume the search."