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VHI Women’s Mini Marathon

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June 4, 2018

WMSAR would like to thank the ladies who completed the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin yesterday, Breda, Bronagh, Fiona, Caoimhe, Michelle, Sinead, Annette and Elaine all had a great day in glorious sunshine too. We really appreciate them selecting ourselves as their chosen charity. Here’s a few pictures of the girls from yesterday.

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Intervention

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August 28, 2017

At 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning, WMSAR volunteers on patrol intervened when a person attempted to climb the railings at Millennium Plaza. The person was in a distressed state and intended to take their life by drowning. Volunteers stayed with the person and WMSAR rescue boat stayed in the area until the person was taken to safety by Gardai. All volunteers stood down and suicide prevention patrol completed at 3:15 am. Thank you to the attending Waterford An Garda Síochána officers for their prompt, compassionate and understanding handling of the situation.

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INCIDENT

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July 31, 2017

Another incident tonight where a person climbed over the railings at Millennium Plaza with the intention of taking their life by drowning. A WMSAR volunteer spotted him and immediately contacted WaterfordAn Garda Síochána before going to the man’s aid. Rescue crews were sent to base for launch but were stood down after the prompt arrival of Gardai and the man being convinced to come back over the railings by our volunteer. The man was passed over to the care of Gardai and all volunteers stood down at 18:46 this evening.

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4 Incidents in a Week

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July 22, 2017

Earlier this evening our rescue crews successfully rescued a person from the river bringing the total to four suicide related incidents on the river over the past week. Our boat launched to a person on Rice Bridge yesterday and provided cover while the person was talked to by An Garda Síochána. Last Saturday night, suicide prevention patrol teams assisted a person at Millennium Plaza in a distressed state. On Thursday last, volunteers joined staff members of the The Reg Waterford in helping a suicidal person until the arrival of Gardai. Thank you to An Garda Síochána from their prompt and compassionate response to each incident as well as Irish Coast Guard for coordinating. Also thank you to Rescue 117 & the Waterford Ambulance Service . We hope that they get the help they need. You are not alone. Pieta House, Preventing Suicide and Self Harm Waterford SE Samaritans

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DEVIL’S BIT KNOCKOUT

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August 9, 2016

On Friday evening the 05.08.2016 Waterford Harley Davidson launched the “DEVIL’S BIT KNOCKOUT” boxing showcase in Aid of Waterford Marine Search and Rescue and Saviour’s Crystal Boxing Club at the Tower Hotel Unlike any other charity boxing event this event will have all the characteristics of a professional boxing night. The night takes place on Friday 14th October 2016 at 8pm. Tickets are €15 each Ring girls, entrance music, ten bouts of boxing, a raffle and a half time show with special guest Darren Skelton from the hugely successful “View from the Blue”. Saviours Crystal boxing club will begin training boxers for the next 8 weeks up to the event. If you would like to take part in this charity event please contact Paul Simpson on 089 4160708 There will also be an after party in the Reg bar after the show. If you would like to purchase tickets for the event please contact Mary Tierney on 086 8751346. Paul Simpson on 089 4160708 or call into Waterford Harley Davidson, Check out Devils Bit Knockout on Face book for more information and venues to purchase tickets around Waterford. This is one event not to be missed.

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Person rescued from the river suir

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June 21, 2016

Earlier this evening our volunteers were alerted to a person entering the river a short distance away from our base at the Neptune Marina. WMSAR rescue crew and boat launched immediately, contacting Irish Coastguard on the way. The assistance of Fire Brigade, Ambulance, WCRR and Gardai was also requested. On arrival on scene, the casualty was struggling to stay afloat, was initially combative and appeared to be in an altered state. The person was recovered to the boat and quickly passed over to the care of the Emergency Services.

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Operations continue tomorrow

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May 29, 2016

WMSAR volunteers have completed their third days searching in Fiddown for a missing person. Also present over the weekend were our colleagues from Carrick River Rescue and Kilkenny Civil Defense, as well as numerous local men and women who assisted. Thank you to An Garda Síochána and Irish Coast Guard. Operations continue tomorrow.

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Where there is help, there is Hope!!”

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May 7, 2016

Volunteer crews are gearing up for a second time this weekend after helping to marshal this mornings Darkness into Light in aid of Pieta House. Our crews will be out until the early hours of Sunday morning for our weekly Suicide Prevention Patrol. Stay Safe if you are out and about . Remember, If you, or someone you know is going through a tough time, there is help – just take a look at the following numbers Samaritans: 116 123 Console: 1800 247 247 Aware: 1890 303 302 Pieta House: 01 601 0000 Teen-Line Ireland: 1800 833 634 (for ages 13 to 19) Childline: 1800 66 66 66 (for under 18s) ‪#‎wherethereishelpthereishope‬