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Posts tagged ‘Rescue’

9
Sep

Cruiser in Difficulty on Lough Derg

Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked by Valentia Coast Guard Radio to assist a Cruiser  in difficulty near Mounthannon. The Cruiser was found anchored 200 metres from shore with onshore wind. Killaloe Coast Guard Unit  boarded the vessel and assessed any damage damage. The vessel was restarted and the Killaloe Coast Guard rescue rib escorted the cruiser, however  after 2 minute the boats engine cut

14
Aug

Killaloe Coast Guard Unit assist Doolin with ROV

Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was tasked to
assist Doolin Coast Guard in a search for two missing fishermen off the west coast
of Clare. A Crew specializing in the use of the units Underwater
Remotely Operated Vehicle. (ROV). This camera was purchased with money raised
by the Dalton Family after their son was drowned in a tragic accident
on Lough Derg in July of 2005. This equipment has been

11
Aug

Cruiser Hits Rocks Near Scarriff Bay.

Valentia Coast Guard Marine Rescue Sub Centre received a call from a member of the public that a 28ft Cruiser seemed to be in trouble in Scariff Bay Area. Initially there was limited information available except that cruiser appeared to be in trouble (Stuck on rocks) The vessel had been sighted by another vessel , with which Lough Derg Coast Guard Radio at Valentia  were in communication. 

11
Aug

Dinghy Sighted with No One on Board

Killaloe Coast Guard Unit Report by member of the public regarding an abandonded Dinghy..the Officer in Charge  received a phone call with report of an abandoned dinghy (suitable for one adult) in the Ballina Slipway area (full of water). Member of public was concerned. The OiC reported the incident to Valentia, After enquiries – the dinghy had in fact been sighted punctured on Friday 10/08/

5
Aug

Brian Boru Tri Challenge 2012

Killaloe Coast Guard Unit Whilst covering the Brian Boru Triathlon  came across a swimmer in difficulty. The swimmer was assisted by crew and taken to Two Mile Gate from where the First Aid team took over. The swimmer had traveled from Australia and was jet lagged so could not cope with the swim, but was found to be in stable condition.

14/2012

05/08/2012 12:00noon

Weather conditions good

3
Aug

Body Recovered on Lough Derg

after a long and extensive search involving the Garda Water Unit, The RNLI, Killaloe Coast Guard Unit, Irish Coast Guard Helicopter from Shannon, Mountshannon Search & Rescue, Tipperary Civil Defence, Lough Derg Sub Agua and Limerick Sub Agua. A body was recovered from the scene of an overturned speed boat this evening by Killaloe Ballina Search & Recovery Divers. The remains were taken by

3
Aug

Capsized Speed Boat on Lough Derg

Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked by MRSC Valentia Coast Guard Radio Station to a report of an upturned speed cruiser in the Garrykennedy area. The Unit quickly responded along with the RNLI Lifeboat from Dromineer and the Irish Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter from Shannon. The craft was identified and all efforts by the Gardai failed to contact the owner. An extensive search of the area was

21
Jul

Cruiser aground on Lough Derg

Pagers were activated by Valentia MRCC Coast Guard at 16.59, Killaloe Coast Guard Unit responded and assembled at base just as Valentia stood the call down. Incident involved a Cruiser that had ran aground just off Tinaranna House, the skipper contacted Valentia of their situation and was then assisted by a passing boat which resolved the issue.

12/2012 16:59
21/07/2012

11
Jul

Cruiser towed to safety

Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was tasked by Valentia Coast Guard Radio Station after a member of the public contacted the Unit’s OIC Joe Doolan that a sports cruiser was made fast to a navigation marker number 1234 and that the craft had engine problems, the persons on board had already been taken to the shore by another vessel, The Killaloe Coast Guard Unit responded by launching the rib and

3
Jun

Cruiser aground on Lough Derg

Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked by Valantia to launch rescue RIB and Mobile 1. to the scene of a 30 Ft Cruiser that ran aground at the Middle Ground on Lough Derg the vessel lost one drive and damaged its steering. The cruiser and its two passengers was towed by another boat which was in the area to Bunglasha Co Clare. As the injured vessel was requesting that they proceed with Journey