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100th intervention by WMSAR volunteers

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June 19, 2016

**100th intervention by WMSAR volunteers** As volunteers prepared to stand down on their suicide prevention patrol last night, they observed a person climb over the railings on Rice Bridge. The land crews and the rescue boat proceeded to the person immediately. Contact was made with the individual who appeared very upset and confirmed that they felt suicidal. Gardai were notified and arrived on scene quickly, taking the person to safety shortly afterwards. Thank you to both members of the public who stopped their cars and rang 999.

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Women’s Vhi Mini Marathon 2016

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June 6, 2016

Our ladies are just making their way to the starting line for the Women’s Vhi Mini Marathon 2016. You can still support the girls by texting “WMSAR” to 50300 to donate €4. Best of luck Sharon, Louise,Breffini, Laura,Michelle,Emer and Nicole 😀

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Wexford MarineWatch visit Wmsar

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May 29, 2016

Welcome to our colleagues from Wexford MarineWatch who are herMato help us spread awareness for Mental Health Awareness Month which has been happening throughout the month of May. Stay safe everyone !! 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)

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Hikecycle 2016

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May 21, 2016

HikeCycle 2016 July the 23rd – In Aid of Waterford Marine Search And Rescue and Carrick On Suir River Rescue. Check out the links below for more information. Looking for the next challenge this summer..? Want something to aim for..? This July 23rd Kilmacow – Slievenamon -Kilmacow total distance of 70km cycle with a hike up Slievenamon thrown in the middle of it for good measure… Feeling up to it…? Limited spaces available… Log on to hikecycle@gmail.com to register. https://www.facebook.com/HikeCycle2016/?fref=photo

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“WMSAR rescue boat launched

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May 15, 2016

“WMSAR rescue boat and volunteer crew are currently launched on service to a broken down vessel located at Creadan Head. The operation has been ongoing since 16.00 and crews have the vessel under tow. Crews have just passing Cheekpoint at this time making their way back to Waterford City. Also tasked were our colleagues from Fethard RNLI.” Busy day on the water for all units across Ireland with the fine weather. Operations are being overseen by Irish Coast Guard MRCC.

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Crews save person from water 02/05/16

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May 7, 2016

Volunteers successfully dealt with 2 incidents of a suicidal nature while on duty last night. The first occurred shortly after 2 a.m. when a female was prevented from entering the water on the City’s quayside. Despite further attempts to enter the water, volunteers kept the person safe until the arrival of Gardai. Before the first incident was concluded, crew members heard shouts for help from the water a short distance up river. WMSAR rescue boat was dispatched and promptly recovered the person to safety. These incidents could have had very different outcomes without the presence of our teams. Thanks also to An Garda Síochána, Waterford Ambulance Service andIrish Coast Guard.

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Waterford Marine Search Rescue Statistics 2015

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January 18, 2016

In 2015 Waterford Marine Search and Rescue attended 21 incidents in Waterford City and County. This brings the total to 166 incidents in our 6 year existence. 16 of the 21 incidents occurred during our weekly Suicide Prevention Patrols where our volunteers directly intervened with 16 individuals intent on taking their own lives through suicide, bringing the total over 6 years to 95 individuals. That is 95 lives saved over 6 years. Our Suicide Prevention Patrols have amassed over 2500 volunteer hours. This is in addition to the near 1850 hours clocked up by WMSAR volunteers while searching for missing persons along the River Suir in 2015. In 2015 Waterford Marine Search and Rescue also maintained all the Ring buoys which are strategically placed along the banks of the River Suir and Johns River. Over the course of the year WMSAR recoiled 288 Ring buoys , retrieved 189 from the water and replaced 215 Ring buoys which would have been tampered with or misused throughout the course of the year.. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you, the public, for supporting us throughout the course of the year. Without your ongoing generosity we would not be able to maintain and provide this vital service in the community. Thank You!

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MISSING FROM WATERFORD 15/01/2016

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*MISSING FROM WATERFORD* An appeal has been issued to trace a 24-year-old woman who has been missing from Waterford since New Year’s Day. Simina Crety has been missing from her home at Ballytruckle Road since 1 January. Ms Crety is described as 1.67m (5′ 6″) tall, of slight build with brown hair and brown eyes. It is not known what she was wearing when last seen and it is thought she may have travelled to Dublin. Gardaí say they are concerned for Ms Crety’s welfare and have appealed to anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051-305300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111 or any Garda station.