The incident occurred on Saturday night as revellers were leaving a UB40 concert
A 22-year-old man was taken to hospital after he was rescued from a ravine close to the Falls Park as concert goers made their way home from a UB40 gig in the park on Saturday night.
The male, who was found to be unconscious in a body of water, was rescued using specialist rope equipment.
After receiving treatment at the scene, he was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital by ambulance.
A NIFRS spokesperson said: “The Fire and Rescue Service received a call on 9 August at 22:42 to a report of a male stuck down a ravine in water at the Falls Park.
“The Fire Service mobilised two fire engines from Cadogan Station and the specialist rescue team from Central Fire Station.
“The PSNI and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service were on the scene and also assisted with the rescue.
“The 22-year-old male was unconscious, and he was removed from the ravine using specialist rope rescue equipment.
“He received treatment and was left in the care of the Ambulance Service.”
A Northern Ireland Ambulance Service spokesperson added: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 22:47 on Saturday, 9 August, following reports of an incident in the Falls Road area of Belfast
” NIAS despatched an Emergency Crew to the incident.
“Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken to RVH.”
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