Tag Archives: Callouts

Missing person at Portrane beach – 27th September 2010

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At 19:17 this evening, the volunteers of Skerries Coast Guard were tasked to investigate a missing person report. A vigilant member of the public had contacted the Coast Guard on 999. They had spotted a person entering the water on Portrane beach and minutes later noted that they had failed to return. The Coast Guard immediately launched a major rescue operation, tasking all of the State’s emergency services to the area (Gardai, Fire Brigade, Ambulance, and Coast Guard rescue teams). The Coast Guard helicopter, Rescue 116, based nearby at Dublin Airport was scrambled to the scene. The Howth all weather lifeboat was on exercise in the area and was also requested to assist. With darkness falling rapidly, a search of the Portrane shoreline commenced. Fortunately, the person was quickly spotted and rescued from the water some distance from the shore. The casualty was evacuated from the scene for medical treatment.

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

Incident # 23 of 2010

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Report of persons stranded by tide – 27th September 2010

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At 02:55 this morning, the volunteers of Skerries Coast Gaurd were tasked to respond to an incident. The Coast Guard’s rescue coordination centre had received a 999 call from a distressed member of the public to report that they had been cut off by an incoming tide and were in urgent need of assistance. With little details available to determine the exact location, the Coast Guard tasked several search teams to assist in locating the individual. Fortunately, more information was received in due course which pinpointed Laytown beach as the person’s location. As this was outside the team’s response area, no further action was required by the Skerries team. Coast Guard teams and Gardai from the Laytown area effected the rescue.

Incident # 22 of 2010

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Report of yacht adrift, Skerries harbour – 24th September 2010

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At 20:23 this evening, the Coast Guard’s rescue coordination centre paged the volunteers of Skerries Coast Guard. The Coast Gaurd has received calls from the public that there was a large yacht adrift near Skerries harbour. The Skerries team were assembled and on scene within minutes. At this stage, the 32 foot yacht was already holed and grounded on the rocky shoreline. It appeared that the yacht had come free from its moorings nearby in the harbour area. The owner of the yacht was notified of the incident.

The Skerries team inspected the yacht on a regular basis, monitoring any risks posed to the shoreline and natural environment.

Incident # 21 of 2010

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Report of distress flare – 19th September 2010

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At 19:45 this evening, the volunteers of Skerries Coast Guard were tasked to investigate a report of a distress flare sighted in the sky near Loughshinny. A vigilant member of the public had contacted the Coast Guard on 999 to report sighting a distress flare off the coast of Loughshinny, approximately 5 miles South of Skerries. With good visibility and fair weather, the Skerries team conducted a shoreline search in the Loughshinny and Rush areas. Nothing unusual was noted and no further flares were sighted. The team were stood down and returned to base.

Remember – if you see someone in difficulty at sea or on the coast, even if you think that someone may be in difficulty, call 999 or 112 and ask for the COAST GUARD.

Incident # 20 of 2010

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