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Coastguard Makes 4 Rescues in 4 Hours

THE COASTGUARD was on full alert on Thursday night after responding to four emergencies in as many hours.

Units from Stranraer, Portpatrick and Drummore were all involved in rescue operations along the Portpatrick coast, together with police, paramedics, Portpatrick lifeboat and the Royal Navy Sea King helicopter.

The first incident took place near Dunskey Castle at 8.15 pm.

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