It’s understood a pensioner has drowned off the coast of Carrickfergus.
A main rescue mission was launched following a determined 999 name simply after 3.30pm on Saturday following a boating incident.
The Northern Eire Ambulance Service dispatched an emergency crew to the scene along with the HEMS crew on-board the charity Air Ambulance.
"Following evaluation and preliminary therapy on the scene one affected person was discharged on the scene,” a spokesperson stated.
"Nobody was taken to hospital by ambulance.”
The Belfast Telegraph understands two aged males have been delivered to shore, however one man was pronounced lifeless on the scene.
Police have closed off the seafront following the rescue mission which additionally concerned the RNLI.
The air ambulance was seen touchdown exterior close by flats.
Two rescue boats have berthed within the marina the place emergency providers stay on the scene which has been cordoned off.