#Breaking: Major rescue operation underway in Co Down as approximately 80 dinghies hit by bad weather in Strangford Lough.
— Independent.ie (@Independent_ie) August 11, 2014
**NEWSFLASH** First reports suggesting between 90 and 100 people in the water in Strangford Lough. Two choppers… http://t.co/4yg9KdpXXy — Donegal Bay Waterbus (@DonegalWaterbus) August 11, 2014
It is understood up to 100 people, including children, could be involved in incident at #Strangford Lough http://t.co/WFjmVaFu9c
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) August 11, 2014
BREAKING: RNLI tells us 6 casualties so far in Strangford after vessels capsized near east Down yacht club…. http://t.co/eNjlWYXqFT — Downtown Radio (@RadioDowntown) August 11, 2014
Live tracking showing Irish Coastguard helicopters over Strangford.
UPDATE:
Race organisers in Strangford Lough claim only 8 boats capsized in high winds, not 80. They say two injuries but everyone safe.
— Bill Gardner (@journobill) August 11, 2014