The volunteers of Skerries Coast Guard began a rescue exercise at 0730hrs this morning at the South Strand, Skerries. This centered on the scenario of a person reported missing in the area and the Coast Guard being requested to assist other emergency services with the search. This scenario was similar in its nature to several incidents that the Skerries team responded to earlier this year.

 Conditions on scene were favourable, with light winds and good visibility.

The volunteers also took part in off road driving training and the transfer of casualties across the beach terrain.

More photos from this exercise are available in our photo gallery