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Irish Daily Mirror
13-05-2025
- General
- Irish Daily Mirror
Search and rescue operation launched for young paddle-boarder off Clare coast
A search and rescue operation was mounted off the west Clare coast this afternoon after a young female paddle-boarder got into difficulty. Emergency services were alerted around 4.30pm when it was reported that a young female paddle-boarder was unable to return to shore at White Strand, Miltown Malbay because of strong winds that were dragging her out to sea. Watch officers at the Irish Coast Guard's marine rescue coordination centre on Valentia Island in Kerry promptly mounted a multi-agency search and rescue operation. The Doolin unit of the Coast Guard was alerted, while the Shannon-based search and rescue helicopter was also dispatched to the scene. Rescue 115 had been training on the Aran Islands when the crew was alerted and tasked. The helicopter reached the scene at White Strand in less than 10 minutes. It's understood that the young girl's father had tried to swim out to help her but was unable to reach her. He is believed to have gotten 'a good distance out' but, according to one emergency services worker, 'she kept getting pulled out by the wind.' It's believed she was caught by an offshore breeze. Two members of the public then entered the water and helped bring the father and daughter ashore. Rescue 115 arrived at the scene around the same time and landed nearby. The helicopter's paramedic assessed the girl and she was later handed into the care of the HSE's National Ambulance Service. Just as the Doolin Coast Guard team was about to launch its rescue boat, they were notified that the paddle-boarder had been located and were stood down. Clare County Fire and Rescue Service swift water rescue technicians (SRTs) were mobilised from Ennis station. It's understood that crews attached to the nearest station at Ennistymon were attending another incident at the time and were unable to respond to the incident at White Strand. Clare Civil Defence also mobilised volunteers to the incident to assist in the operation but were also stood down when it was confirmed the casualty had been located.
BreakingNews.ie
13-05-2025
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Young paddleboarder blown out to sea rescued in Clare
A search and rescue operation was mounted off the west Clare coast this afternoon after a young female paddle-boarder got into difficulty. Emergency services were alerted at around 4:30pm when it was reported that a young female paddle-boarder was unable to return to shore at White Strand, Miltown Malbay because of strong winds which were dragging her out to sea. Advertisement Watch officers at the Irish Coast Guard's marine rescue coordination centre on Valentia Island in Kerry promptly mounted a multi-agency search and rescue operation. The Doolin unit of the Coast Guard was alerted while the Shannon-based search and rescue helicopter was also dispatched to the scene. Rescue 115 had been training on the Aran Islands when the crew was alerted and tasked. The helicopter reached the scene at White Strand in less than 10 minutes. It is understood that the young girl's father had tried to swim out to help her but was unable to reach her. He is believed to have gotten 'a good distance out' but according to one emergency services worker, 'she kept getting pulled out by the wind.' It's believe she was caught by an offshore breeze. Two members of the public then entered the water and helped bring the father and daughter ashore. Advertisement Rescue 115 arrived at the scene at around the same time and landed nearby. The helicopter's paramedic assessed the girl and who was later handed into the care of the HSE's National Ambulance Service. Just as Doolin Coast Guard team was about to launch its rescue boat, they were notified that the paddle-boarder had been located and were stood down. Clare County Fire and Rescue Service swift water rescue technicians (SRTs) were mobilised from Ennis station. It is understood that crews attached to the nearest station at Ennistymon were attending another incident at the time and were unable to respond to the White Strand. Clare Civil Defence also mobilised volunteers to the incident to assist in the operation but were also stood down when it was confirmed the casualty had been located.
Sunday World
04-05-2025
- Sunday World
Search stood down as fisherman missing at Lough Corrib found safe and well
The alarm was raised late last night after the man, who had gone fishing at Lough Corrib yesterday, was overdue to return A fisherman who went missing at Lough Corrib last night has been found safe and well. The alarm was raised late last night after the man, who had gone fishing at Lough Corrib yesterday, was overdue to return. A search for the man was carried out by the Irish Coast Guard with assistance from local gardaí and local search and rescue agencies. Coast Guard helicopters Rescue 115 and Rescue 118 were deployed to the scene of the search, which has now been stood down. A spokesperson said the Coast Guard were alerted shortly before 11pm on Saturday night when the fisherman had not returned from the water. 'The Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter R118, the Shannon-based Coast Guard helicopter R115, and the Corrib Community Rescue Boat were tasked to initiate a search of Lough Corrib overnight,' they said. "The search was suspended shortly after 4:00 this morning, with plans for the Cleggan and Costello Bay Coast Guard units, alongside the Shannon based Coast Guard helicopter R115 to recommence the search of Lough Corrib and the surrounding areas at first light. "Following resumption of the search at first light, the missing person was located safe and well shortly afterwards. No further details available at this stage. "The search teams have now been stood down. The Irish Coast Guard wishes to thank all personnel involved in this successful search." Irish Coast Guard helicopter. Photo: Steve Humphreys/file photo Today's News in 90 Seconds - May 4th
Irish Independent
04-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Search stood down as fisherman missing at Lough Corrib found safe and well
The alarm was raised late last night after the man, who had gone fishing at Lough Corrib yesterday, was overdue to return. A search for the man was carried out by the Irish Coast Guard with assistance from local gardaí and local search and rescue agencies. Coast Guard helicopters Rescue 115 and Rescue 118 were deployed to the scene of the search, which has now been stood down. A spokesperson said the Coast Guard were alerted shortly before 11pm on Saturday night when the fisherman had not returned from the water. 'The Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter R118, the Shannon-based Coast Guard helicopter R115, and the Corrib Community Rescue Boat were tasked to initiate a search of Lough Corrib overnight,' they said. "The search was suspended shortly after 4:00 this morning, with plans for the Cleggan and Costello Bay Coast Guard units, alongside the Shannon based Coast Guard helicopter R115 to recommence the search of Lough Corrib and the surrounding areas at first light. "Following resumption of the search at first light, the missing person was located safe and well shortly afterwards. No further details available at this stage. "The search teams have now been stood down. The Irish Coast Guard wishes to thank all personnel involved in this successful search."
