At 00:10 this morning, the volunteers of Skerries Coast Guard were tasked to respond to public reports of an adult male entering the water at the South Strand, Skerries. A concerned member of the public had contacted the Coast Guard on 999 to request assistance as the person appeared to be in difficulty.

The Skerries team arrived at the scene within minutes and toghether with local Gardai quickly located the casualty in the water. With the aid of powerful search lights, the casualty was guided safely back to the shoreline. Fortunately, the casulaty did not suffer any injuries and had only been in the water a short time.

Remember – if you spot someone in difficulty in or near the water, or even if you only  think that someone may be in difficulty, contact the COAST GUARD on 999 or 112. Do not assume that someone else has made the call

Incident #10 of 2009

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This afternoon, the volunteers of Skerries Coast Guard were paged to investigate a report of shoreline pollution near Balbriggan harbour. A concerned member of the public had contact the Coast Guard’s Marine Rescue Control Centre (MRCC) to report possible oil pollution in the water.

The Skerries team conducted a shoreline search and located the site of the report. The team did observe an unusual scum on the surface water, but this was naturally occuring and no further action was required.

Incident # 9 of 2009

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Over the May bank holiday weekend, members of the Skerries Coast Guard team assisted with the National Windsurfing Festival at Broadmeadows estuary, Malahide, Co Dublin. Weather conditions over the weekend allowed for some excellent windsurfing.

A Coast Guard D-Class rescue boat and crew were out on the estuary providing assistance to any windsurfers who found themselves in difficulty.

The festival also provided members of the public to try out windsurfing in a safe and controlled environment.

The Skerries team also stationed the Coast Guard’s water safety promotion trailer on the shoreline, providing useful advice to the public. 

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