Fresh hopes for dolphins in Bunratty
From Clare Herald
Dolphins pictured in the Ratty River
Calls have been made for three dolphins which have taken up residence in Co Clare river, to be left alone so that they can return to the Shannon Estuary, Pat Flynn writes.The three mammals were discovered close to the old bridge over the Ratty River in Bunratty on Sunday evening.Concerned for their wellbeing, members of the public
Fresh hopes for dolphins in Bunratty
From Clare Herald
Dolphins pictured in the Ratty River
Calls have been made for three dolphins which have taken up residence in Co Clare river, to be left alone so that they can return to the Shannon Estuary, Pat Flynn writes.The three mammals were discovered close to the old bridge over the Ratty River in Bunratty on Sunday evening.Concerned for their wellbeing, members of the public
Dolphins Stranded at Bunratty
Killaloe coastguard were tasked to Bunratty where 3 common Dolphins were caught above Bunratty bridge due to low tide.
Valentia Coast Guard Radio had concerns that members of the public would try to enter the water in an attempt to rescue them and endanger their own safety.
When Killaloe Coast Guard arrived the Dolphins were in a deep pool of water above Bunratty bridge, they had tryed to pass
Dolphins Stranded at Bunratty
Killaloe coastguard were tasked to Bunratty where 3 common Dolphins were caught above Bunratty bridge due to low tide.
Valentia Coast Guard Radio had concerns that members of the public would try to enter the water in an attempt to rescue them and endanger their own safety.
When Killaloe Coast Guard arrived the Dolphins were in a deep pool of water above Bunratty bridge, they had tryed to pass
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Registration
26′ Cruiser Taking on Water
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was tasked to a 26′ Timber Cabin Cruiser that had run aground between O’Briens Bridge and Clonlara and was taking on water. The Skipper owner and three children were taken to safety. All nearly 3.5 hours using coast guard salvage pumps all efforts to re float the boat failed.
23/2012
02/11/2012
Weather
Dark/Cold/ 4deg
26′ Cruiser Taking on Water
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was tasked to a 26′ Timber Cabin Cruiser that had run aground between O’Briens Bridge and Clonlara and was taking on water. The Skipper owner and three children were taken to safety. All nearly 3.5 hours using coast guard salvage pumps all efforts to re float the boat failed.
23/2012
02/11/2012
Weather
Dark/Cold/ 4deg
Aircraft ELT Beacons Located
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit after over eight hours searching located three active emergency beacons, ELT’s in the O’Brien’s Bridge area. The Local Killaloe Unit of the Irish Coast Guard wish to advice all owners of emergency beacons, ELT or EPIRB to keep them in a dry cool area and make sure that batteries are fully charged.
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Distress radio beacons,
Aircraft ELT Beacons Located
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit after over eight hours searching located three active emergency beacons, ELT’s in the O’Brien’s Bridge area. The Local Killaloe Unit of the Irish Coast Guard wish to advice all owners of emergency beacons, ELT or EPIRB to keep them in a dry cool area and make sure that batteries are fully charged.
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Distress radio beacons,
Search Continues
Killaloe Coast Guard Unit & Rescue 115 the Irish Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter from Shannon have resumed a search for an active aircraft alert beacon signal somewhere in the O’Brien’s Bridge Area in Co Clare. It is unknown at this stage as to the nature however all activation’s of emergency transponders must be fully investigated .
23/2012
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