Yesterday, Sunday, Howth Coast Guard were tasked to investigate a report of a snorkler who appeared to be in difficulty in Balscadden Bay at the East side of Howth harbour. Howth ILB were also tasked. Two volunteers were on scene quickly and observed a snorkler in the water but he did not seem to require assistance. Howth ILB made contact with the snorkler and confirmed all was okay. Considered call with good intent.
Early on Thursday morning last Howth Coast Guard were tasked to a 112 call from a person who reported being on Dollymount beach in a car surrounded by water. NMOC stood down the team quickly after the page as it was confirmed the call was a hoax.
Incidents 08/14 and 09/14
Early on Thursday morning last Howth Coast Guard were tasked to a 112 call from a person who reported being on Dollymount beach in a car surrounded by water. NMOC stood down the team quickly after the page as it was confirmed the call was a hoax.
Incidents 08/14 and 09/14
At 4am this morning (Sunday 2nd) the Irish Coast Guard unit at Howth were tasked to a person in the water at Malahide.
A member of the public got them out of the water and the Coast Guard team assisted with casualty care and transfer to an ambulance. The area was also checked to ensure no additional persons were in the water. After 5am the team stood down and returned to the station.
Incident 07/14