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Waterford Marine Search and Rescue (File Photo)
Members of Waterford Marine Search and Rescue, An Garda Síochána and the National Ambulance Service rushed to the scene of an 'emergency' today (Monday) at Rice Bridge in Waterford City.
According to a spokesperson for Waterford Marine Search and Rescue, "A rescue boat launched to an emergency at Rice Bridge this afternoon.
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"The call was involving a person threatening to enter the water. The person was assisted by a member of Waterford Marine Search & Rescue and An Garda Síochána. The National Ambulance Service were also on scene."
The organisation have issued a reminder urging anybody who sees anyone in difficulty on our lakes, rivers or coastline "to call 999 or 112 and ask for The Irish Coast Guard who will dispatch the services needed to the scene."
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"Do not assume somebody has already made that call," they added.
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