This evening the Skerries Coast Guard team were out in force at Red Island and South Strand, Skerries for their regular search training. Following the scenario of a person reporting missing in the area, two search teams were dispatched. One commenced from the Northern boundary of the search area and one from the South. The “missing person” target was successfully located during the initial search sweep within the area.

This was followed up with some first aid training, focusing on the spinal immobilization and extraction of a casualty from the sand dune area.

Remember- if you spot someone in difficulty on the coast, dial 999 or 112 and ask for the COAST GUARD. Your call could save their life.