Stolen throw lines are ‘putting lives at risk’

Throw lines at two fishing points in Mid Ulster have been repeatedly stolen, putting lives at risk, a spokesperson for The Mid Ulster Council has warned.

The Council issued the warning after having to replace vital life-saving equipment at two water recreation sites, namely, Newferry Marina and Glenone fishing point.

It is understood that in the last two weeks alone, five separate throw lines have gone missing from the fishing stands.

Chair of the Council’s Environment Committee, Councillor Christine McFlynn said that those responsible are ‘endangering’ lives. She said: “Anyone who removes this kind of vital life-saving equipment is endangering life, as well as committing a criminal offence, and I would urge those involved to recognise the serious consequences of their actions and stop. “Council staff are checking the sites regularly and replacing the stolen equipment as quickly as possible, but any period of time without a throw line presents a risk to those using and visiting water recreational facilities,” added councillor McFlynn.

To report a missing throw line, please call Mid Ulster District Council on 03000 132 132 or email: [email protected].