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