A multi-agency response helped to save the lives of three people when the boat they were aboard overturned off the Dublin coast.
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when the vessel overturned in the Howth area of north Co Dublin close to the East pier and Ireland’s Eye.
Dublin Civil Defence, Dublin Fire Brigade, Howth RNLI, National Ambulance Service (NAS) Irish Coast Guard Sikorsky S-92 Air and Sea Rescue helicopter R116 and gardai were involved in the emergency rescue.
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Two of the casualties were brought to Howth RNLI station and another to the East pier by the Dublin Civil defence rescue boat.
A RNLI spokesperson said that one of the people who had fallen into the sea was treated for suspected hypothermia prior to being transferred to a waiting ambulance for hospital treatment.
“Two were recovered from the water by rescue boat and a third person swam ashore to the east pier,” the spokesperson explained.
“The individuals had been wearing life jackets which undoubtedly led to a positive outcome. Thank you to Dublin Civil Defence, Dublin Fire Brigade, Howth RNLI, National Ambulance Service, Rescue 116 and An Garda Siochana.
“Remember if you see someone in difficulty on or near the coast dial 112/999 and ask for the Irish Coast Guard,” the spokesperson added.
