Wicklow RNLI launch after reports of upturned vessel in water
The volunteer crew of Wicklow Lifeboat station launched the inshore lifeboat Dennis-Audrey 10 minutes later. After beginning the callout in good visibility and calm waters, within half an hour a dense sea fog descended on the area.
At this point it was decided to launch the all-weather lifeboat RNLB Bridie O'Shea to assist with the search. After an extensive search and nothing found the volunteer crew were stood down by the coast guard and began making their way back to the station.
Shortly after arriving back on station and while both boats were being readied for the next callout a further sighting of the upturned vessel was reported. Both boats were immediately launched again with the updated information.
Again, another extensive search was undertaken with much better visibility and this time an object was found. The object was found to be a discarded tonne bag that was floating in the water.
Speaking after the callout lifeboat operations manager Joe Healy said: 'This was a difficult search given the changing visibility. We would like to thank the concerned members of the public for making the call when they thought someone may be in danger.
'We are very happy to launch and investigate possible sightings like this. We would like to remind people that if they see something on the water that concerns them to please dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.'
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