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18/06/2019
Person Rescued From River Foyle
A search and rescue team based in L'Derry has thanked members of the public after a person was rescued from the River Foyle.
The operation was sparked after reports of an individual entering the water in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 18 June. A member of the public is believed to have deployed a life ring and contacted the PSNI.
Foyle Search & Rescue teams and boat crews arrived on the scene within minutes and carried out a successful rescue operation.
Following treatment for cold water shock and early onset hypothermia, the patient was transferred to hospital by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.
A spokesperson for the search and rescue team commended the members of the public who deployed a life ring and reported the sighting to the PSNI.
(JG)
The operation was sparked after reports of an individual entering the water in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 18 June. A member of the public is believed to have deployed a life ring and contacted the PSNI.
Foyle Search & Rescue teams and boat crews arrived on the scene within minutes and carried out a successful rescue operation.
Following treatment for cold water shock and early onset hypothermia, the patient was transferred to hospital by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.
A spokesperson for the search and rescue team commended the members of the public who deployed a life ring and reported the sighting to the PSNI.
(JG)
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