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Posts tagged ‘Rescue’

15
Jun

Cruiser Adrift on R. Shannon

Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked to investigate a report by a member of the public that a Cruser was drifting South of Killaloe Bridge and that they could not see if any one was on board. The Killaloe Gadai notified the local Coast Guard Unit who notified MRSC Valentia. While launching a call from the local Gardai stated that the Cruiser was now under its own power, the Killaloe Coast Guard Rescue

3
Jun

Search on the River Shannon.

Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was tasked by Valentia MRSC when a fisherman reported a fishing boat a drift whit no one on board on the lower lake below Killaloe. The fisherman had observed a person on the same boat 1.5hrs before and as the keys life jacket etc were still on board, a major search of the area was conducted by the Killaloe Coast Guard Rib “DALTON”, Rescue 115 the Irish Coast Guard

22
May

Swimmers thought to be in danger near Killaloe

Killaloe Coast Guard Unit were requested by Valentia NRSC to investigate a 999 call that two persons were seen in the water just below Goosers on the Ballina Side of the R Shannon as there was no boat in the area and the weather conditions were very poor at the time a genuine concerne was expressed by onlookers. After investigation by Killaloe Coast Guard mobile unit it was confirmed that the

21
May

Lough Derg Rescue

Killaloe Coast Guard Unit were tasked by Valentia MRSC to an incidend reported by Killaloe Gardai, that they received a report of a dingy with four persons on Lough Derg near Castlelough in distress.

Due due high winds and bad weather conditions at the time MRSC alerted Rescue 115 the Shannon based Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter to assist. After an extensive search of the area and south as far

2
May

Small Sail Boat Adrift at Killaloe

Killaloe Coast Guard received a call from the local Gardai that a small craft was adrift near the Pierhead and could become a danger to navigation. The Sailing boat was secured safely.

11/2011
Current Conditions 12°C
LIGHT RAIN
RealFeel® 10°C
Winds ESE 17 km/h
Relative Humidity 71%
Dew Point  7°C
Barometric Pressure 1010 mb
Pressure Tendency Steady
Visibility 16 km
Sunrise  6:00 AM

25
Apr

Pollution Averted as Barge Sinks on Lough Derg

Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was tasked by Valentia MRSC to a 60′ Barge that was sinking at its mooring on Lough Derg. The Killaloe Coast Guard Unit dispatched two vehicles with crew and salvage pumps by road and the rescue boat “DALTON” was sent to place anti-pollution booms to avoid pollution to Lough Derg.

After many hours it was obvious that even with four pumps and a slurry tank the barge had

23
Apr

How not to stay Cool.

Killaloe Coast Guard Unit was tasked to remove a fridge freezer from the moorings at Ballina. The fridge was being used as a boat. A concerned member of the public called Valentia Coast Guard MRSC. The fridge was removed from the area.

During the current hot spell the Killaloe Coast Guard Unit would ask you do not swim in areas where there is no lifeguard or not designated as a safe swimming

13
Apr

Report of Pollution at Coolebawn on Lough Derg

Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked by MRSC Valentia to a report of what appeared to be Pollution just off Coolebawn on Lough Derg. The Rescue Rib “Dalton was launched to the scene. After an extensive search of the area nothing was discovered.

07/2011
13/04/2011 15:20

14C Cloudy Dry SSW 6km Light

3
Apr

Hired Cruiser Hits Killaloe Bridge.

Call to MRSC Valentia  from a member of the local Coast Guard Unit that a Hired Cruiser had struck Killaloe Bridge. The Cruiser was holed and taken on water two members of the local Coast Guard were on scene and evacuated the 6 persons and dog to the mooring in front of Molly’s Bar. The Killaloe Coast Guard Mobile unit was tasked to Derg Marina with salvage pumps while the Coast Guard Rescue Boat

29
Mar

Missing Person Ballyvaughan Co Clare

Killaloe Coast Guard were tasked to assist Doolin Coast Guard, Gardai, Rescue Helicopter from Shannon and Locals in the search for a missing female from the Ballyvaughan Area who is missing since Saturday evening. The search is on going.
05/201129/03/11 10:34
Weather on scene 15degrees Light Cloud Light SSE Winds.