Missing woman located
Whenthe driver could not be located, the PSNI began a search of the beach and called for Coastguard assistance.
Coastguard search teams were deployed immediately along the coast, while both Portrush Lifeboats were launched to search offshore.
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Shortly afterwards, the search was joined by the Irish Coast Guard Helicopter, Rescue 118, which carried out a meticulous sweep from the Barmouth to Ramore Head, Portrush.
Fortunately, the PSNI was later able to confirm that the missing woman had been located safely.