Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat alerted for swimmer in distress in Youghal Bay, but swimmer returned to shore before arrival.
Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat was alerted to a swimmer in distress on June 8th by a member of the public who spotted their yellow buoyancy aid in Youghal Bay. While the lifeboat Jean Spier was en route, the Valentia Coast Guard reported that the swimmer had returned to shore. The RNLI advises swimmers to "float to live" and inform someone of their intended route, carrying a mobile phone in a waterproof pouch.
June 08, 2024
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