Emergency services respond to ‘person in distress’ near River Suir in Waterford city
Waterford City River Rescue detailed the incident in a post on social media this morning
Emergency services responded to an incident involving a “person in distress” near the River Suir in Waterford city last night.
Waterford City River Rescue detailed the incident in a post on social media this morning.
A spokesperson for the group wrote: “Last night, the Irish Coast Guard tasked Waterford City River Rescue, Waterford City Fire Service, An Garda Síochána and the National Ambulance Service following reports of a person in distress near the River Suir.
“The incident was brought to a safe conclusion by members of An Garda Síochána.
“We thank the Marine Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) for coordinating the response and all emergency service personnel involved for their professionalism and teamwork.”
They concluded by urging anyone who sees someone in difficulty near water to call 999 or 112 and ask for the Irish Coast Guard.
“Do not assume someone else has already called,” the spokesperson added.