A large rescue mission including air response was launched off the coast of Greystones, Co Wicklow this afternoon due to a sinking vessel.
A number of units including the Irish Coast Guard Rescue 116 and the RNLI rushed to the scene as the small vessel sank with two people and a dog named Lilly on board. Thankfully due to the prompt response as well as life jackets worn by those on board, all souls were rescued.
Updates shared on social media showed the quick response by rescue teams as the casualties went overboard. Following rescue they were brought back to shore by the Greystones Coast Guard. The fate of the boat they were on is still unknown as rescue teams return to the scene.
