A multi-agency response helped save the lives of three people when their boat capsized.
The drama unfolded off the coast of Howth, North Co Dublin, close to the East pier and Ireland’s Eye this Saturday.
The Civil Defence, Fire Brigade, Howth RNLI, National Ambulance Service Irish Coast Guard Sikorsky S-92 Air and Sea Rescue helicopter R116 and gardai were involved in the rescue.
An RNLI spokesman said one of the people who had fallen into the sea was treated for suspected hypothermia before being transferred by ambulance to hospital. He added: “Two were recovered from the water by rescue boat and a third person swam ashore.
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“The individuals had been wearing life jackets which undoubtedly led to a positive outcome.
"Thank you to all those agencies who helped make this a successful rescue.
"If you see someone in difficulty on or near the coast call 112/999.”
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