The Irish Coast Guard were called out to help evacuate an injured person from a tanker in Dublin Bay last night.
They were part of a multi-agency response along with the RNLI Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station and National Ambulance Service to transport a casualty from a tanker at anchorage. The Coast Guard team met the RNLI and the casualty at Carlisle pier, helping the casualty to reach the ambulance crew or treatment.
The casualty was then transported to hospital for treatment. The Irish Coast Guard team was then stood down.
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A spokesman from the Irish Coast Guard wrote on Facebook: "Team tasked to assist RNLI Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station ALb with a casualty that they had evacuated from a tanker at anchorage in Dublin Bay. Coast Guard team met RNLI Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station ALb & casualty at Carlisle pier and assisted casualty up to awaiting National Ambulance Service (NAS) crew for onward treatment in hospital.
"Team stood down. Remember if you see anyone in difficulty in or near the water, dial 112/999 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard."
Yesterday, fire crews and an advanced paramedic were involved in rescue efforts following a cliff fall in Howth. Dublin Fire Brigade said the multi-agency response included personnel from the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI, National Ambulance Service, Irish Rapid Community Response, Air Ambulance and Garda.
At the time, Dublin Fire Brigade shared a photo of emergency services at the scene in Howth. The brigade did not share any information on the condition of the person involved in the fall.
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