Incident near Balbriggan Harbour

At 10:15 this morning, the Skerries Coast Guard volunteers were tasked by MRCC to investigate reports of an unusual object in the water South of Balbriggan Harbour. A concerned member of the public had contacted the Coast Guard as the object appeared to resemble an upturned boat or canoe and was some 200 yards offshore. There were no other vessels in the area.

The Skerries team arrived on scene within minutes and conducted a detailed search of the area. The team located the object and established that no further action was required.

Weather conditions on scene were fair, F2 Southerly winds and good visibility.

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Incident # 18 of 2008

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