April 2015 - W.M.S.A.R

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Call from Waterford An Garda Síochána to a sighting of a body in the River Suir

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April 17, 2015

Call Out : Crews received a call from Waterford An Garda S?och?na to a sighting of a body in the river at Mount Congreve. On arrival Waterford City River Rescue CRBI and Rescue 117 were on scene. Waterford City River Rescue had located and secured the body. Crews assisted Waterford City River Rescue and the body was handed over to Waterford City Fire Service and Ferrybank Gardai. Great multi agency operation. Our condolences to his family and friends, may he rest in peace.

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Keith Russell is running the Viking Marathon to raise funds for WMSAR to buy a new SAR Base

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April 8, 2015

Pictured below is local man Keith Russell crossing the finishing line as the winner of the Waterford Viking Marathon 2014. This year Keith is aiming to be the first person to win the marathon in successive years. While doing so he is also attempting to help raise much needed funds for Waterford Marine Search and Rescue to help them purchase a new Search and Rescue base and bring some much needed 24/7 support to the people of Waterford. Please text wmsar to 50300 to donate ?4 or alternatively you can donate through PayPal by clicking on the Donate Button on our home page or follow this link. PayPal If you would like to join the WMSAR Marathon Team for either the quarter/half/full marathon and help us meet our goal then please contact us on Face Book, Email: waterfordmarinesearchandrescue@yahoo.ie to get your sponsorship card and goodie pack…..

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We’re recruiting! 06/04/2015

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April 6, 2015

We’re recruiting! Have you got a few hours to spare per week? We have a limited number of spaces for new volunteers in all areas of our activities. Search and rescue, suicide prevention, fundraising and boat crews to name but a few. No experience necessary as comprehensive training is provided in boat craft, first aid, navigation and suicide prevention techniques. Think you’ve got what it takes? then find us on Face Book or email us at?waterfordmarinesearchandrescue@yahoo.ie for more information.

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Incidents on patrol night 05/04/2015

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Very busy few days for WMSAR: Suicide prevention teams intervened with a female attempting to take her own life by drowning last night. This brings the number of incidents dealt with by WMSAR volunteers to 4 over the last 7 days here in Waterford City. Volunteers put their training into play and kept the female safe until Gardaí and Waterford Ambulance Service arrived and took the person to safety. Patrol teams also dealt with 1 other individual who required First Aid, again the person was assisted by Waterford Gardai and Waterford Ambulance Service. Great work by all the services. Are you, or someone you know, in crisis? In a crisis (when someone might harm themselves, harm someone else, or is vulnerable to suicide) it is important to get help as quickly as you can for yourself or the person you are concerned about. More information on services available can be found athttp://www.yourmentalhealth.ie/Supports-se?/Urgent-help.html

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Very busy time for WMSAR crews

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April 4, 2015

Today at 12:45 p.m, on 03/04/2015 a Waterford Marine Search and Rescue volunteer and members of the public assisted a person in a troubled state on the quayside of Waterford City. Our volunteer, trained in suicide prevention by the HSE, approached the individual who was attempting to climb over the railings and enter the water, talking him back to safety. Waterford An Garda S?och?na and Waterford Ambulance Service arrived promptly and the person was brought into care.Well done to ALL involved.