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Darkness Into Light 2016

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  May 7, 2016
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Darkness Into Light 2016 Speculator picture from Noel Browne once again of Waterford Marine Search and Rescue Boats and the HOPE Sign on the River Suir. Volunteers from Waterford Marine Search and Rescue, Waterford City Civil Defence, Irish Naval Service Waterford Branch, Order of Malta Ireland – Waterford Unit, Tramore Coast Guard, BonmahonCoastGuard, Dunmore East Coast Guard Units were on the Darkness into Light route providing safety cover and marshaling the 5K walk / run. Great multi agency effort. Crews From Waterford Marine Search and Rescue and Waterford City River Rescue were on the water providing safety cover. Roll on next year smile emoticon

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Very busy time for WMSAR crews

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  April 4, 2015
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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.

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Tasking to reports of a person in the River Suir 31/03/2015

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  March 31, 2015
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WMSAR volunteers were tasked by Irish Coast Guard at 19:37 this evening to a report of a person in the water at Adelphi Quay. Rescue crews were training on the River Suir when the call came in and responded immediately. On arrival at the scene, rescue crews found the individual at the top of the ladder and in an upset state. He appeared to have entered the water then self rescued. After some negotiation with our volunteers, the individual was guided to our rescue boat and then brought to the safety of the Plaza Marina and handed over to Waterford Gardaí and Waterford Ambulance Service. Also in attendance were Waterford City Fire Service.

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